Concept
Version 5
Created by Boundless
The Kingdoms of Madagascar
Map of Madagascar and surrounding areas, c. 1702–1707
Over the 19th century, a series of Merina monarchs engaged in the process of modernization through close diplomatic ties to Britain that led to the establishment of European-style schools, government institutions, and infrastructure. Christianity, introduced by members of the London Missionary Society, was made the state religion under Queen Ranavalona II and her prime minister, highly influential statesman Rainilaiarivony.
Source
Boundless vets and curates high-quality, openly licensed content from around the Internet. This particular resource used the following sources:
"A_new_draught_of_the_Island_of_MADAGASCAR_ats_St._LORENZO_with_Augustin_Bay_and_the_Island_of_Mombass_at_Large_NYPL1640654.tiff.jpg."
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A_new_draught_of_the_Island_of_MADAGASCAR_ats_St._LORENZO_with_Augustin_Bay_and_the_Island_of_Mombass_at_Large_NYPL1640654.tiff
Wikimedia
Public domain.