Radama I
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Radama I, also known as Radama the Great, was the first Malagasy sovereign to be recognized as King of Madagascar by a European state, Great Britain. He came to power at the age of 17 following the de
Portrait by Philippe-Auguste Ramanankirahina, 1905
French language workbook of Radama I
Illustration of Radama reviewing his troops (1825)
Tomb of King Radama I (right), 1885
Betsileo people
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The Betsileo are a highland ethnic group of Madagascar, the third largest in terms of population. They derive their name, meaning "The Many Invincible Ones", from King Besilau who repelled an invasion
Betsileo children
Betsileo tomb
Wooden spoons, 19th century (kept at the MHNT)
Kotomanga, a Betsileo man in Saint Mary of Marovoay 1911-1912.