EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 7 MIN
Madagascar's 1863 Coup: How a Queen Was Overthrown
from The Story of Madagascar: Isolation, Kingdoms, and Colonial Rule — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1863, Queen Rasoherina of Madagascar was forced to abdicate after just three months on the throne, a victim of a power struggle between the Merina monarchy and the Hova prime ministers. This episode dives into the palace coup that reshaped Imerina, exploring the roles of Rainivoninahitriniony and his brother Rainilaiarivony, the assassination of Radama II, and the rise of constitutional limits on royal power. We discuss the Menabe Sakalava resistance, the sampy talismans, and how the coup set the stage for French colonization. Learn about the treaty with Britain and the shift from absolute monarchy to a Hova-dominated government. #Rasoherina #RadamaII #Rainivoninahitriniony #Rainilaiarivony #MerinaKingdom #PalaceCoup #MadagascarHistory #Imerina #Hova #Andriana #Sampy #Menabe #Sakalava #Tanala #FexingoHistory #History #EastAfrica #19thCentury #Madagascar #Austeronesia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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