How did eygypts rulers govern their empire?

Answer 1

In theory, the Pharaoh was all-powerful, the high priest, chief judge and chief executive of Egypt. He basically could rule and decide in any way he wanted. In practice, he delegated much of his powers of day-to-day rule to local Governors who ruled their districts with often a considerable amount of independence, although the Pharaoh could and would appoint and remove them at will. The Pharaoh had a group of advisors around him on which he relied more or less heavily, depending on his personality and experience.