Describe the political organization of the Asante Empire.

Describe the political organization of the Asante Empire.

1. The Asante Empire was ruled by the Asante hene.
2. The Asante hene was advised by a confederacy or union council consisting of kings and the states forming union.
3. The state kings were known as Omanhenes.
4. The Asante States were bound together by the Golden stool which was a symbol of unity.
5. Each king had to give a contingence of soldiers when required by the Asante hene.
6. Each sState had to pay tribute during wars and national emergencies.
7. The annual Odwira festival strengthened the spirit of solidarity and national hood.
8. There was a strong standing army for defence of the empire.

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