King Tenkamenin and how his short reign was influential and is regarded as one of the best-structured monarchies of all time

Tenkamenin is often referred to as the King of the People. His rule lasted between 1062 and 1076 in what is modern-day Ghana. Tenkamenin is known as the King of the People, due to sympathy. He would go out riding a horse every day, tuning in to the issues and concerns of his people. As a result, it turned out to be evident that the most impactful trait of Tenkamenin was in government.

His guideline of a democratic system and responsiveness make him one of the best rulers ever to be in Africa. King Tenkamenin who governed the realm around the ninth century is viewed as perhaps the best ruler of Africa. The realm flourished during his rule and turned out to be exceptionally rich and arrive at its top in financial riches and influence.

Prior to making decisions, he sent his workers to solicit his people’s assessment regarding issues that had influenced the realm. He additionally permitted the individuals to stay in his presence, (which was never allowed until then) when they came to him with their issues and made it a point that they remained until some type of solution had been found.

Tenkamenin is likewise all around regarded for the manner in which he sorted out his administration, he was unmistakable about duties, and he did his best with collecting taxes that would profit the people of his kingdom. He was amazingly concerned about his kin’s social well-being and prosperity.

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Esther Ogundipe