Merina Kingdom Anthem (Until 1896; Instrumental) God bless our Queen Ranavalona

The Merina Kingdom, officially the Kingdom of Imerina (1540–1897), was a pre-colonial state dominated most of what is now Madagascar.

"God bless our Queen Ranavalona" (Malagasy: "Andriamanitra ô! Tahionao ny Mpanjakanay") was used while Madagascar was a Kingdom of Imerina. The anthem mentions Queen (Ranavalona III was the last Queen of Madagascar), ruling from 1883 until the French colony was established in 1896.

(English Lyrics / Translation)
O God, bless our Queen Ranavalona
may she live a long life
and rejoice in you

You are mighty
may your grace be upon her
and justice be established

May the kingdom
you gave her last
and we her people well ruled