Madagascar's Antalaotra: Muslim Traders of the Swahili Coast

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Antalaotra, the Muslim trading communities who shaped Madagascar's northwest coast from the 13th century onward. They discuss the Antalaotra's origins in the Swahili city-states, their role in the Sakalava kingdoms, the unique sorabe manuscripts they produced, and their decline under French colonial rule. Learn about the port of Mahilaka, the Antalaotra's use of the Arabic script for Malagasy, and their complex relationship with the Maroserana dynasty. This episode sheds light on a little-known but influential group that bridged Africa and the Indian Ocean. #Madagascar #Antalaotra #SwahiliCoast #IslamInAfrica #Mahilaka #Sakalava #Maroserana #sorabe #IndianOceanTrade #NosyBe #Boina #Tromba #FrenchColonial #13thCentury #15thCentury #EastAfrica #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo