Season 4 Episode 10: Andriamasinavaloa and the Hova Revolution

History of Africa

English - April 10, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 155 ratings
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Next Episode: Season 4 Episode 11: The Crisis of the 18th Century Part 1 - Andriamasinvalona's Blunder

The class conflict of Imerina comes to a head, as the free peasants of central Madagascar overthrow the hated king Razakatsitakatrandria. In his place they elevate Andriamasinavalona, a king far more willing to listen and act on their concerns, ushering in a golden age of Merina history.

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