Ntim Gyakari

Ntim Gyakari(died in1701) was the last fully independent ruler ofDenkyira,a state in the boundaries of the modern nation ofGhana.He was the brother of Owusu Akoto who later took the family to the Ebrosa Kingdom as exile, which would eventually form a variation of the Agni dialect, Indenie-Djuablin.

One of his early actions was to increase his demands of tribute on his northern neighbors. These were led byOsei TutuofKumasiwho was at that point apolitical prisonerin Denkyira, andKomfo Anokye.These forces began an insurrection against his rule.

Ntim Gyakari and his wife were killed at theBattle of Feyiasein 1701. This was after he had granted Osei Tutu pardon and released him from jail. He later thought of conquering the Asantes again so he led an army to do that. He is historically referred to, by some,as the king who gifted his land to his enemies due to his poor judgement call during the battle of Feyiase.

Sources

• McCaskie, T. C. "Denkyira in the making of Asante" inThe Journal of African HistoryVol. 48 (2007) no. 1, p. 3.