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A general charging into battle on a zebra? It’s not a myth—it’s one of the most epic and unusual stories in African history! 🌍

During the fierce reign of Queen Ranavalona of Madagascar (1828–1861)—often dubbed the “Cruel Queen”—her loyal general, Ramanana, shocked enemies by doing the unthinkable: riding a wild zebra into combat. 🦓⚔️

Zebras are infamously untamable, but Ramanana’s feat turned his mount into a psychological weapon that struck fear into colonial forces. While European powers swept across Africa, Madagascar held its ground, thanks to the bold resistance of Ranavalona and her innovative military tactics.

👑 Her legacy is complex: brutal yet defiant, feared yet admired.
🧠 So, was this zebra-riding general a genius of psychological warfare—or just legend?

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