Some post-independence local officials trace their roots to past rulers, called raja, of Adonara (proper).

Quality forgeries have been made for many of Europe's past rulers.

On one occasion, Emperor Gaozong asked him, "Which past rulers do the people think I am like?"

These were the sarcophagi of Dinander's past rulers, Conan surmised.

But this arrangement had been re-structured by the past traditional rulers.

"Gods, past rulers, personification of virtues- or powers of Darkness?"

However, apparently his comment on their past ruler was not altogether accepted by the other two opposite him.

The heroics of past rulers only kept your kingdom in a state of agitation.

Jike was born to an already established kingdom with several past rulers before him.

Shtrayu's past ruler, Lashara's father, died prior to the series, leaving Lashara to became his successor.