In 994 (also given as 998 or 999), his father died and he became sole ruler.

Thus he became the sole ruler of the whole Bengal.

Henry I became sole ruler on his father's death in 1031.

As a "sole ruler" he carried on his father's work.

Peter became the sole ruler when Ivan died in 1696.

Henry's first military campaign as sole ruler took place then (1040).

But at least it will remain the sole ruler of its destiny.

His father died in 933 or 934, and he subsequently became sole ruler.

He succeeded as sole ruler on the death of his wife, 13th August 1795.

He was never the sole ruler of the country.