Ntim Gyakari was the last fully independent ruler of Denkyira

Denkyira

Denkyira was a powerful nation of Akan people that existed in southern present-day Ghana from 1620. Like all Akans they originated from Bono state. Before 1620 Denkyira was called Agona. The ruler of the Denkyira was called Denkyirahene and the capital was Jukwaa...

, a state in the boundaries of the modern nation of Ghana

Ghana

Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...

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He is viewed in Denkyira history as having been a leader of poor judgment.

One of his early actions was to increase his demands of tribute on his northern neighbors. These were led by Osei Tutu of Kumase and Komfo Anokye. These forces began an insurrection against his demands.

Ntim Gyakari was killed in the Battle of Feyiase

Battle of Feyiase

The Battle of Feyiase was the decisive battle in the struggle that led to the Ashanti Empire replacing Denkyira as the dominant power among the Twi-speaking Akan peoples....

in 1701.

Source

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