Discuss the political organization of the Asante

      

Discuss the political organization of the Asante

  

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Dana
The Asante Empire was ruled by the Asantehene
The Asantehene ruled with help of the council of kings from all states
The Asante were bound together by the Golden Stool which was the symbol of unity
There was a national festival where the kings of the various states assembled in Kumasi to pay allegiance to the Asantehene, honor the dead and solve any disputes among them
The Asante had strong military organization which consisted of the van, the rear, the right wing and the left wing
Military service was compulsory for every able-bodied man. Military efficiency was very high and there was a cavalry wing

Dana05 answered the question on June 17, 2019 at 20:11


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