 A Protestant chapel (Fiangonana) was erected during the reign of Ranavalona II, who also ordered the exterior of the wooden Manjakamiadana to be encased in stone.Plans to build a private residence for Ranavalona III were abandoned in 1896 at the time of French colonisation of the island.According to one source, partial electrification of the Rova may have been successfully tested on Christmas Day 1892.