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| − | A '''Dynasty''' is an era marked by the succession of rulers belonging to the same family. For a considerable part of [[history]] regions have been reigned by successive dynasties | + | A '''Dynasty''' is an era marked by the succession of rulers belonging to the same family. For a considerable part of [[history]], regions have been reigned by successive dynasties; as such it is convenient for historians to consider periods as frameworks of successive dynasties. |
Dynasty may also refer to the ruler's family in the aforementioned definition. | Dynasty may also refer to the ruler's family in the aforementioned definition. | ||
[[Category:History]] | [[Category:History]] | ||
Revision as of 03:05, May 27, 2009
A Dynasty is an era marked by the succession of rulers belonging to the same family. For a considerable part of history, regions have been reigned by successive dynasties; as such it is convenient for historians to consider periods as frameworks of successive dynasties.
Dynasty may also refer to the ruler's family in the aforementioned definition.