Kingdom of Manandriana

Manandriana is a Betsileo kingdom in central Madagascar established in the 17th century. It is named after the Manandriana river.

History

The kingdom was founded by Andrianantara I of Matitanese origin in 1650.
Kingdom of Manandriana became a vassal of the Imerina Kingdom after the king Andriananantara IV accepted Andrianampoinimerina suzerainty.

List of rulers

Andrianantara I
Andrianantara II
Rasomotrarindrano
Andrianantara III
Andrianantara IV
Ramonjamanana

Location

It is bordered by Fisakana in the north and by Isandra and Lalangina in the south. It shares border with the Bara tribe in the West. It is now part of Manandriana District and Ambatofinandrahana District