West AfricaAfrica
Bono State
Bono was an early Akan state in what is now the Bono Region of Ghana, with its capital at Bono Manso. It traded gold and kola through Begho with merchants from the north. It declined in the 17th century and the Asante conquered it in 1723.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1100 – 1723 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | West Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Bono Manso |
| Religion(s) | Akan religion |
Note on dates: Wikipedia gives its start as the 11th–13th century.
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.