The War of the Golden Stool was a conflict in 1900 between the British colonial government and the Ashanti Empire in present-day Ghana. The war was sparked when the British attempted to assert control over the Ashanti people by demanding the sacred Golden Stool, a symbol of the Ashanti nation and its unity. The Ashanti viewed this demand as an attack on their culture and sovereignty. In response, the Ashanti launched a rebellion to protect their traditions and resist British rule. The conflict resulted in significant loss of life and ultimately led to the British defeating the Ashanti forces, solidifying their control over the region and marking a pivotal moment in the history of colonialism in West Africa.