Instead of as gods, which was a prevailing opinion in the nations surrounding them.
The Etruscans.
During early times, the rulers were the Caliphs who were elected after Muhammad died.
The first rulers of Rome were the kings of the Roman monarchy, which lasted for 244 years.
The Torah
They were the Etruscans and they once ruled the Romans.
the Qung Dongs
The sultanate period is the period when the early turks and afghan rulers ruled (1206-1526),these rulers were known as the sultans.
The early Swahili States did not have a single centralized leader. Instead, they were often governed by local kings or rulers known as 'mwenye mkuu' or 'mtwana'. These leaders were responsible for overseeing trade, collecting taxes, and maintaining order within their territories.
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the early england rulers
About 134 BC by some early Roman rulers.