In fact, the vessels known as dings, which are characteristic of the time, were symbols of the divine right of rulership.
In Islam's dominant Sunni branch, that power formerly belonged to the caliph, or political successor of Muhammad, who united religious and temporal rulership.
Reincarnation played a crucial role in Tibetan society, allowing for legitimate rulership in a monastic realm that did not elevate any family dynasty to royalty.
Conquest: The Chronicles of the Invaders, Book 1 The first installment in John Connolly and Jennifer Ridyard's new science fiction trilogy, The Chronicles of the Invaders , CONQUEST introduces a world where humanity has been conquered by a powerful alien rulership --- unless a group of young rebels can unlock their powers and help rescue humankind from its terrible fate.
Feb. 26, 2014 - Book Reporter
Yar Adua in This Day (registration) We, the ruling elites must provide leadership through selfless service to the people and not through rulership of the people, said Yar'adua after a breakfast meeting with Presi-dent Thabo Mbeki.
Ibrahim Shekarau in Vanguard Shekarau said that "Kano traditional rulership is an establishment that has endured overtime, it has played effective security role to successive governments from pre-colonial era to date".