Malagasy Protectorate

This article is about the specific polity Malagasy Protectorate and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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In 1894-95 France pursued its second Madagascar expedition against the Merina, which ended with the French taking full control of the polity and establishing the Malagasy Protectorate.

Establishment

January 1886: In 1894-95 France pursued its second Madagascar expedition against the Merina, which ended with the French taking full control of the island and establishing the Malagasy Protectorate.

Chronology

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1. Franco-Hova Wars

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.Second Madagascar expedition

Was a French military expedition against the Merina Kingdom of Madagascar, which became a French protectorate.

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.