Andrianjaka Razakatsitakatrandriana
Encyclopedia
King Andrianjaka Razakatsitakatrandriana or Andrianjakatsitakatrandriana was the King of Imerina in the central Highlands of Madagascar
from 1670–1675. He was born in Analamanga as Lamboritakatra, eldest son of King Andriantsimitoviaminandriandehibe
.
During his father's life, he was granted Antananarivo
and the land west of it, including Ambohidrabiby, Ambohimanga
and regions in the north, as his fief. He married twice during his life: first, Ravololontsimitovy of the Andriantsimitoviaminandriandehibe clan, and second, Rafoloarivo of the Andriamanjakatokana clan. He had four sons and six daughters.
In 1670 he became King, but in 1675 Andriamampandry and the nobles of Merina deposed him in favour of his brother Andriamasinavalona
, reportedly due to his excessive cruelty and superstition.
Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is an island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of Africa...
from 1670–1675. He was born in Analamanga as Lamboritakatra, eldest son of King Andriantsimitoviaminandriandehibe
Andriantsimitoviaminandriandehibe
King Andriantsimitoviaminandriandehibe was the King of Imerina in the central highlands of Madagascar from 1650 to 1670. He acceded to the throne on the death of his father, King Andriantsitakatrandriana...
.
During his father's life, he was granted Antananarivo
Antananarivo
Antananarivo , formerly Tananarive , is the capital and largest city in Madagascar. It is also known by its French colonial shorthand form Tana....
and the land west of it, including Ambohidrabiby, Ambohimanga
Ambohimanga
The Royal Hill of Ambohimanga is a site of cultural and historical significance located approximately 24 kilometers to the east of the capital city of Antananarivo in Madagascar...
and regions in the north, as his fief. He married twice during his life: first, Ravololontsimitovy of the Andriantsimitoviaminandriandehibe clan, and second, Rafoloarivo of the Andriamanjakatokana clan. He had four sons and six daughters.
In 1670 he became King, but in 1675 Andriamampandry and the nobles of Merina deposed him in favour of his brother Andriamasinavalona
Andriamasinavalona
King Andriamasinavalona , also known as Andrianjakanavalondambo, was a King of Imerina in the central part of the highlands of Madagascar.-Early life:...
, reportedly due to his excessive cruelty and superstition.