The Wolof Empire , also Ouolof (fl. 14th - 16th centuries), indicates that it in the early stages of European contact with West Africa today Senegal in Inland ruled . Founded shortly after 1200 Wolof- State was ruled by a king or Burba rules, whose duties were both political and religious. In the 14th century it began to develop satellite states, the most important of which was Cayor . During the 15th century Wolof was a powerful rich Serer , a race related to the Wolof , was ruled .
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In 1556 the nobles of Cayor threw off Wolof rule and established their own independent state on the Senegalese coast. This action cut off Wolof's access to the sea and European trade. its importance later decreased.