Inherent in the concept was that a ruler held the mandate of heaven only as long as he provided good government.

Traditional rulers still hold substantial power in the province.

For nearly ten years, no ruler held the title.

The ruler of the nights has always held considerable influence in astrology.

The rulers of every land held images in their heads, and tried to make the world conform to them.

At these gatherings, the principal rulers in the empire held counsel.

In his right hand the ruler held a God K sceptre.

Organic democracy - democracy where the ruler holds a considerable amount of power but, their rule benefits the people.

Some historians think this meant that new rulers held power in Mycenae.

However they were pictured, rulers held one unbeatable advantage in the image distribution game: coins.