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Occupation and Burning of Kumasi

When: January 1874
Where: Gold Coast
Part of: End of Anglo-Asante war and establishment of the Gold Coast Colony

British forces occupied and burned Kumasi in January 1874, defeating Asante and ending the war.

Launched in January 1874, the British attack involved 2,500 soldiers and African auxiliaries. The operation resulted in the occupation and burning of Kumasi, the Asante capital. This military victory was a key factor in the growth of British influence on the Gold Coast.

Sources

Gold Coast (British colony) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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