Bara

The Bara were zebu herders of Madagascar's southern central plateau, with a historic center at Ihosy. In 1337 Zafimanely rule had not yet begun.

Around 1640 a Mahafaly noble established his family as rulers under the name Zafimanely. After his death in 1653, rival nobles raided cattle and fought for power until around 1680. Around 1800 King Raikitroka introduced regulations that eased internal tensions; after his death, the ruling line split into several kingdoms.