Kingdom of Fisakana

Kingdom of Fisakana Fanjakan'I Fisakana (Malagasy)
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
Succeeded by Merina kingdom
Today part of	Madagascar

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.

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.

List of rulers

• Ratrimo(1625–1650)
• Rahendry(1650–1655)
• Rivoekembahoaka I(1655–1775)
• Andrianandrianina(1775–1796)
• Rivoekembahoaka II (1796–1808)

Location

Fisakana is located mostly in the district of Fandriana.

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