The Colony of Madagascar and Dependencies was a French colony off the coast of Southeast Africa between 1897 and 1958 in what is now Madagascar. The colony was formerly a protectorate of France known
Political divisions of French Madagascar, 1948.
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Ranavalona III was the last sovereign of the Kingdom of Madagascar. She ruled from 30 July 1883 to 28 February 1897 in a reign marked by ultimately futile efforts to resist the colonial designs of the
Portrait, c. 1905
Birthplace of Princess Razafindrahety in Manjakazafy
The queen standing next to the Royal crown and sceptre
Pith helmet in the Second French Empire style, worn by soldiers in the army of Ranavalona III. The inscription reads "Ranavalona III, [is the] Ruler of Madagascar" (displayed at the Musée de l'Armée).