Description of the Anglo-Aro war in 1901-1902

The Anglo-Aro War was a conflict that took place between the British Empire and the Aro Confederacy in present-day Nigeria in 1901-1902. The key features of this war are:
Background: The Aro Confederacy was a powerful trading and religious empire that controlled much of southeastern Nigeria in the 19th century. The British, who were expanding their colonial empire in West Africa, saw the Aro Confederacy as a threat to their interests in the region.
Causes: The immediate cause of the war was a dispute over customs duties and trade routes in the Niger Delta, with the British seeking to assert their control over these areas.
Military Action: The war was characterized by a series of military engagements between the British and Aro forces. The British, who had superior firepower, were able to defeat the Aro army and capture their capital city of Arochukwu.
Resistance: The Aro Confederacy was not without resistance to British rule. Many Aro warriors fought back against the British, particularly during the early stages of the war.
Consequences: The Anglo-Aro War had significant consequences for the region, including the establishment of British colonial rule in southeastern Nigeria. It also led to the decline of the Aro Confederacy and the weakening of the traditional ruling elites in the region. The war also set the stage for future conflicts in Nigeria, including the Nigerian Civil War in the 1960s.