Kingdom of Isandra

Kingdom of Isandra Fanjakan'Isandra (Malagasy)
Kingdom of Isandra named after the Isandra River near Fianarantsoa, visible on the map.
Capital	Mahazoarivo [1]
Common languages	Betsileo
Religion	Traditional beliefs
Government	Absolute monarchy
Historical era	Pre-colonial
• Foundation	Late 1600s
• Annexation into Imerina kingdom	Early 1800s
Succeeded by Merina kingdom
Today part of	Madagascar

Isandra is the most powerful of all Betsileo kingdoms. It is named after the Isandra river. ^{[2] [3]}

History

The kingdom of Isandra was founded by Ralambo,the grandson of Andrianantara I of Manandriana. ^[4] Andriamanalina I conquered the Lalangina and Vohibato into Isandra. Trade with European traders via the port of Toliara flourished the kingdom of Isandra during his reign. His son Andriamanalina II lost territory after his death and only Isandra proper remained. The last ruler of Isandra Andriamanalina III submitted without a fight to the Hova ruler Andrianampoinimerina.

Location

It is found mostly in the modern are of Isandra district.

References

1. "The tribes of Madagascar-The Betsileo". June 1, 2020.
2. "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org.
3. "Madagascar: Traditional polities". WorldStatesmen.org. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
4. https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/201308130582.html