Second Madagascar expedition
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Was a French military expedition against the Merina Kingdom of Madagascar, which became a French protectorate.
Chronology
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June 1895: Tsarasaotra fell under French control.
October 1895: The Merina Kingdom was ruled by Queen Ranavalona III at the time of signing the treaty with France. The treaty effectively placed Madagascar under French protection, leading to the establishment of the Malagasy Protectorate.
January 1895: The French occupied the harbor of Toamasina on the east coast of Madagascar.
August 1895: Andriba conquered by france.
September 1895: The French arrived at the end of September in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagscar, and placed an artillery battery in front of the royal palace. High-explosive shells were fired on the palace, killing many. The Queen promptly surrendered.
February 1895: In 1895, French military forces bombarded and occupied Mahajanga, a port city on the west coast of Madagascar.
