During the 14th and 15th centuries due to a confluence of events it became possible to rule over a great many people with relative ease. A few individuals--who were ahead of their time--recognized this potential and put it to the test. What ensued were dynasties.
A dynasty occurred when individuals or a group of individuals was able to take control of a large land mass and population and develops it into a single unified well managed society. Many of the dynasties of this time shared other key characteristics that make them what they are. They all strived to build manageable states so the next generation of rulers could keep the ball rolling. Those who ruled over these dynasties also figured how to appear more worthy of the position than the next guy. They claimed to have divine rights or a mandate of heaven.
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