The tension between France and Madagascar had grown especially acute in the three years prior to Ranavalona's succession, with an intensification of attacks in the months prior to her coronation.
Ketegangan antara Prancis dengan Madagaskar semakin memanas khususnya dalam rentang waktu tiga tahun sebelum Ranavalona naik takhta, dan serangan-serangan semakin menguat beberapa bulan sebelum Ranavalona dimahkotai.