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Kingdom of Imerina (Madagascar)
Also known as Kingdom of Madagascar, Merina Kingdom
The Kingdom of Imerina was a state in the central highlands of Madagascar that by the 19th century dominated most of the island. Kings Andrianampoinimerina and Radama I unified and modernised it, and the court later adopted Protestant Christianity. France captured the royal palace in 1895 and abolished the monarchy in 1897.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1540 – 1897 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Antananarivo |
| Founder | Andriamanelo |
| Religion(s) | Traditional Malagasy religion, Protestantism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.