Kingdom of Madagascar
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Was a precolonial polity that dominated most of the island of Madagascar. It became the Kingdom of Madagascar in 1817.
Establishment
October 1817: The Merina kingdom officially becomes the Kingdom of Madagascar.
Chronology
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Were two French military interventions in Madagascar between 1883 and 1896 that overthrew the ruling monarchy of the Merina Kingdom, and resulted in Madagascar becoming a French colony.
1.1.First Madagascar expedition
Was a French military expedition against the Merina Kingdom of Madagascar.
June 1885: In 1885, the French under Admiral Pierre bombarded the northwestern coast of Madagascar and occupied Majunga. This military action was part of France's efforts to establish control over the island, which eventually led to the colonization of Madagascar.
January 1886: A Treaty was signed in December 1885 by France and by the Kingdom of Madagascar. The French agreed to leave the occupied territories.
January 1886: When the ultimatum was refused, France bombarded the east coast, and occupied Toamasina.
1.2.Second Madagascar expedition
Was a French military expedition against the Merina Kingdom of Madagascar, which became a French protectorate.
January 1895: The French occupied the harbor of Toamasina on the east coast of Madagascar.
February 1895: In 1895, French military forces bombarded and occupied Mahajanga, a port city on the west coast of Madagascar.
June 1895: Tsarasaotra fell under French control.
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.
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 1825: Fisikana Kingdom conquered by the Kingdom of Imerina.
January 1825: The Ibara Kingdom was annexed by the Kingdom of Madagascar.
January 1825: Anrindrano Kingdom conquered by the Kingdom of Imerina.
January 1825: In 1824, Merina conquered almost all of Madagascar.
January 1829: The Tamatave Kingdom (Imerina) was annexed by the Kingdom of Madagascar.
January 1841: Tghe Boina Kingdom was annexed by Madagascar in 1840.
January 1870: 1869 - 1881: Safy Mozongo -Queen.
Disestablishment
January 1895: The French occupied the harbor of Toamasina on the east coast of Madagascar.
February 1895: In 1895, French military forces bombarded and occupied Mahajanga, a port city on the west coast of Madagascar.
June 1895: Tsarasaotra fell under French control.
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.
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.
