Fisakana is a Betsileo kingdom in central

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. It was established by Ratrimo , the son of Andriandavaloha, who is thought to have come from Matitana.

History

Fisakana was founded by Ratrimo upon merging five small kingdoms: *Kingdom of Tsiakarandambo *Kingdom of Miarikanjaka *Kingdom of Matahotrony *Kingdom of Ianjanindavitra *Kingdom of Ambohipoloalina The Fikasana kingdom ended when

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army captured its capital Kirioka in early 1800s. It was incorporated into the historical

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province of Imerina.

List of rulers

*Ratrimo(1625-1650) *Rahendry(1650-1655) *Rivoekembahoaka I(1655-1775) *Andrianandrianina(1775-1796) * Rivoekembahoaka II (1796-1808)

Location

Fisakana is located mostly in the district of

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References

{{reflist Malagasy monarchy Countries in precolonial Africa 1600s establishments in Africa States and territories established in the 1600s States and territories disestablished in 1808 Former kingdoms