As far back as Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt, kings, believed to be divinely appointed, ruled society. Ancient monarchies and dynasties often bequeathed the crown patrilineally, or through male heirs.

The formation of the United States of the Ionian Islands under British rule in Greece is a little known period of the country ...

The history of Rajput rulers is filled with tales of bravery, resilience, and honor. While names like Maharana Pratap and Rana Sanga are famous, many other Rajput kings also played key roles in ...