Ghezo

Ghezo led the Dahomey army in a campaign against the Oyo Empire, culminating in the capture of the city of Atakpam

Ghezo significantly expanded and formalized the Dahomey Amazons, an all-female military regiment. He increased their numbers and integrated them more deeply into the army's structure, making them a key component of Dahomey's military strength and a symbol of the kingdom's power.

Under pressure from the British Royal Navy blockade and the threat of military action, Ghezo signed a treaty with Great Britain to end the Dahomey slave trade. This marked a major shift in Dahomey's economy, leading to the promotion of palm oil production as a replacement export.