History

Ranavalona II, born Princess Ramoma in 1829, ruled Madagascar from 1868 to 1883. Her reign marked a transformative period in Malagasy history as she embraced Christianity and implemented reforms that fundamentally reshaped the

Rasoherina, born Princess Rabodo in 1814, was the queen of Madagascar from 1863 to 1868, following the tumultuous reign and assassination of her husband, Radama II. Her rule marked a transitional period in

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