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What does the term fotsy mean?
The Andriana (noble class) and the Hova (free commoner class) were a part of Fotsy, while the Andevo (slaves) were Mainty in local terminology in  Madagascar.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Andriana article?
Austronesian people started settling in Madagascar between 200 and 500 CE. They arrived by boats and were from various southeast Asian groups.
Was there any controversy over the Austronesian people settling in Madagascar between 200 and 500 CE?
In and after the 16th century, slaves were brought into Madagascar's various kingdoms, and social strata emerged in Merina kingdom.

Question: How did the Andriana come into play?
Self-contained rewrite: How did the Andriana come into play?