Kingdom of Fisakana
Betsileo kingdom in Madagascar
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Fisakana is a Betsileo kingdom in central Madagascar. It was established by Ratrimo , the son of Andriandavaloha, who is thought to have come from Matitana.
CommonlanguagesBetsileo
Religion Traditional beliefs
GovernmentAbsolute monarchy
Historical eraPre-colonial
Kingdom of Fisakana | |||||||
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| c. 1625–1808 | |||||||
Map of Betsileo kingdoms; Fisakana is in the north (left) on the map. | |||||||
| Common languages | Betsileo | ||||||
| Religion | Traditional beliefs | ||||||
| Government | Absolute monarchy | ||||||
| Historical era | Pre-colonial | ||||||
• Foundation | c. 1625 | ||||||
• Fall of Kirioka | 1808 | ||||||
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| Today part of | Madagascar | ||||||
History
Fisakana was founded by Ratrimo upon merging five small kingdoms:
- Kingdom of Tsiakarandambo
- Kingdom of Miarikanjaka
- Kingdom of Matahotrony
- Kingdom of Ianjanindavitra
- Kingdom of Ambohipoloalina
The Fikasana kingdom ended when Andrianampoinimerina army captured its capital Kirioka in early 1800s. It was incorporated into the historical Vakinankaratra province of Imerina.[1]