Kingdom of Lalangina
Kingdom of Lalangina Fanjakan’i Lalangina (Malagasy) | |||||||||
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| c. 1600s–1895 | |||||||||
Lalangina is south, between Ambositra and Ranomafana. | |||||||||
| Capital | Mitongoa [1] | ||||||||
| Common languages | Betsileo | ||||||||
| Religion | Traditional beliefs Christianism | ||||||||
| Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||||
| Historical era | Pre-colonial | ||||||||
• Foundation | c. 1600s | ||||||||
• Colonial conquest | 1895 | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Madagascar | ||||||||
Lalangina was one of Betsileo kingdoms located in now Lalangina district in Central Madagascar. [2] [3]
History
The kingdom of Lalangina originated in the early 17th century with its first ruler, Rasamboninjato a prince from Imerina. Upon the death of his childless grandson, Lalangina was united with Mango. Rafianarana – Andriampianarana ruled Lalangina independently from Mango. His brother Andrianantara, king of Mango, both ruled Lalangina and Vohibato after Rafianarana's subjects killed his cruel son Andrianonifoloalina. Lalangina and Vohibato split after the death of Andrianantara's grandson Rahasamanarivo. Andrianonindranarivo started the dynasty that ruled Lalangina until the French conquest. King Raonimanalina of Lalangina resisted the merina expansion of Andrianampoinimerina and he was killed in battle. The kingdom was divided among his sons. He was succeeded by his sister Andriambavizanaka who negotiated peace with Andrianampoinimerina making Lalangina a vassal state within Imerina Kingdom.[4] [5]
Notable rulers
- Rasamboninjato (fl. early 1600s)
- Andriamanelatra-Andrianonantatra
- Andriamboloana Rabehaofotsy
- Rafianarana - Andriampianarana
- Andrianonifoloalina
- Andrianantara
- Rahasamanarivo (fl. 1650)
- Andrianonindranarivo
- Raendratsara (Ramaharoarivo I) (fl. 1780s)
- Raonimanalina
- Andriambavizanaka(Queen)
- Reniadalo(Queen)
- Ramaharoarivo II (fl. 1885–1896)[6]
See also
References
- ^ Allen, Philip M., and Maureen Covell. Historical Dictionary of Madagascar. p. 152, 1995.
- ^ World Statesmen – Madagascar: Native States. Accessed 30 April 2025.
- ^ Delattre, Raymond. "Les Betsileo du centre-sud de Madagascar." DR livres et publications (blog), 28 octobre 2022. [1]. Accessed 30 April 2025.
- ^ Grandidier, Alfred. Histoire physique, naturelle et politique de Madagascar, vol. 4, tome premier, p. 171, 1899.
- ^ Deschamps, Hubert. Histoire de Madagascar... (4e éd. revue et complétée). Paris: Berger-Levrault, p. 111-112, 123, 1972.
- ^ Randriamamonjy, Frédéric (2008). Histoire des régions de Madagascar : des origines à la fin du 19ème siècle (in French). Trano Printy Fiangonana Loterana Malagasy. pp. 315–318. OCLC 724157423.