Andriamanelo
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Andriamanelo was king of Alasora in the central highlands region of Madagascar. He is generally considered by historians to be the founder of the Kingdom of Imerina and originator of the Merina royal
Andriamanelo waged war against the Vazimba in an effort to expel them from the highlands.
Alasora was the first highland village to be fortified to protect inhabitants throughout Andriamanelo's war with the Vazimba.
Tomb of Andriamanelo in Alasora
Hova (Madagascar)
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The Hova, or free commoners, were one of the three principal historical castes in the Merina Kingdom of Madagascar, alongside the Andriana and Andevo. The term hova originally applied to all members o
A Hova man, or free commoner, of the Merina people in 1896.
Kotokeli, a Hova boy, Madagascar 1911-1912.