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| Great Jolof | |
|---|---|
| 14th century–1549 | |
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| Capital | Warxox |
| Common languages | Wolof |
| Government | Monarchy |
Great Jolof, also known as the Jolof Empire or Wolof Empire, was a state in what is now Senegal. The Wolof people had six states: Baol, Cayor, Salum, Sine, Walo and Wolof. The states were each led by an elected chief, and all chiefs were subordinate to a paramount chief.[1]
Class system[edit | edit source]
The Wolof had an aristocracy, artisans, and slaves. Slaves could own immovable property. Musicians were treated as a separate caste in addition to the three classes.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sík Endre (1970). The History of Black Africa, vol. 1: 'The Peoples of Black Africa before the End of the 15th Century; The Sudanese Peoples'. [PDF]