History

Radama II, born in 1829, was the son of Queen Ranavalona I and ruled Madagascar from 1861 to 1863. His brief reign marked a dramatic shift from the isolationist policies of his mother,

Ranavalona I, born around 1778 is often referred to as the “Mad Queen” by her European contemporaries. her reign from 1828 to 1861 was marked by resistance to foreign influence and the protection

Radama I, born around 1793, was the first ruler of Madagascar to establish significant diplomatic ties with European nations, especially the British. As the son of Andrianampoinimerina, who united the Merina Kingdom, he

Ralambo, born around 1575, was a king of the Imerina region in Madagascar. Known for his strategic mind and innovative governance, Ralambo's reign from approximately 1575 to 1612. As the son of King

Andrianampoinimerina (1745-1810) was a king of Madagascar, particularly of the Imerina region. Born as Ramboasalama, he became king in 1787 and ruled until his death in 1810. His reign marked a time of