His successors ruled over extensive territories almost independently for over a century.

Mahmud's successors, known as the Ghaznavids, ruled for 157 years.

His successors ruled the kingdom until 1853.

The successors of Hurmut Khan ruled their tiny state, largely in peace and quiet.

The Designate's successor, when finally chosen, ruled under a cloud of doubt for ninety years.

Menelik's Solomonic successors ruled the country until the military coup in 1974.

Her successor, Empress Elizabeth, ruled from 1741 to 1761.

Mago and his successors probably ruled less as kings but rather more like tyrants or political strongmen.

Charles was driven out of Sicily in 1282, but his successors ruled Naples until 1435.

But his successor, Corazon Aquino, has ruled that out, citing concerns over national security.