Historically, many Malagasy ethnic groups lived in highly stratified caste-based social orders in which the "andriana" were the highest strata, above the Hova (Madagascar) (free commoner castes) and Andevo (slaves).
Many Malagasy ethnic groups lived in highly stratified caste-based social orders in which the "andriana" were the highest strata (slaves). This was historically. This was above the Hova (Madagascar) (free commoner castes). Many Malagasy ethnic groups lived in highly stratified caste-based social orders in which the "andriana" were Andevo (slaves). This was historically. This was above the Hova (Madagascar) (free commoner castes).