Wolof polity consolidates as Jolof confederacyJan 1, 1350Labels: Jolof Confederacy, Wolof polityBritannicaWorldHistory
Ndiadiane Ndiaye linked to Jolof’s foundingJan 1, 1360Labels: Ndiadiane NdiayeJolof EmpireNdiadiane Ndiaye
Sine’s ruler supports Jolof’s imperial election narrativeJan 1, 1360Labels: Maad a, Kingdom ofSine KingdomMaysa Wali
Jolof develops tributary and satellite statesJan 1, 1400Labels: Tributary states, CayorBritannicaJolof Empire
Portuguese arrive on Senegambian coastJan 1, 1440Labels: Portuguese expeditionsBritannicaPortuguese raids
Jolof engages Portuguese trade and political maneuveringJan 1, 1475Labels: Jolof polity, Portuguese tradeBritannicaWorldHistory
Rivalries and decentralization weaken imperial cohesionJan 1, 1500Labels: Political decentralizationJolof EmpireWorldHistory
Cayor’s tribute disputes foreshadow break with JolofJan 1, 1545Labels: Cayor, tribute disputesBattle DankiAmary Fall
Independent Cayor consolidated under Damel leadershipJan 1, 1549Labels: Damel, CayorAmary FallBattle Danki