Ashanti Wars

The Ashanti Wars were a series of conflicts between the British Empire and the Ashanti Empire in what is now Ghana, mainly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The British aimed to control trade routes and expand their empire, while the Ashanti fought to preserve their sovereignty and independence. The wars resulted in British conquest and annexation of Ashanti territory, integrating it into their West African colony. These conflicts reflect the broader colonial efforts by European powers to dominate African regions during this era, impacting the Ashanti people's sovereignty and cultural integrity.