Ralambo
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Ralambo was the ruler of the Kingdom of Imerina in the central Highlands region of Madagascar from 1575 to 1612. Ruling from Ambohidrabiby, Ralambo expanded the realm of his father, Andriamanelo, and
Ralambo's soldiers used the first firearms in Imerina, in one instance so frightening an opposing army that they ran into the Ikopa river and drowned.
King Ralambo is credited with commemorating his propagation of zebu meat consumption in Imerina through the establishment of the fandroana festival where zebu confit (jaka) is traditionally served.
Each sampy was fashioned from diverse components.
Tomb of Ralambo in Ambohitrabiby, Madagascar
Merina people
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The Merina people, also known as Imerina, Antimerina, Borizany or Ambaniandro and formerly called Amboalambo, are the largest ethnic group in Madagascar. They are the "highlander" Malagasy ethnic grou
Merina couple
A Merina woman selling Kakapizon (left, a fried snack) and chips in Antananarivo
Radama, Late King of Madagascar, by William Ellis
Radama I, portrait by Ramanankirahina