The system of rule by lords under a king was called feudalism. This was often a very corrupt form of government, as the lords were not really regulated by the king.
Sounds like a Monarchy transforming into an Oligarchy
A system ruled by kings and queens is called a monarchy.
The system that governed the relationship between lords and vassals during the Middle Ages was called feudalism.
was called feudalism :)
A Monarchy is a system of rule by kings.
Feudalism
No. It was under rule of Hindu Kings No. It was under rule of Hindu Kings
Because they rule different lands that they are kings for.
they placed the power to govern in kings because they believed the god let the kings rule. the gods let the kings rule because the kings worshipped them. the priests were also leaders but not as strong as kings. kings were trusted with Sumerian government because they strongly believed in their religion.
Kings Family Restaurants's motto is 'At Kings, you rule.'.
the Dao was a formal order that gave kings the power to rule.
A monarchy.
The Mandate Of Heaven was the way the kings were expected to rule. And the kings could be overthrown if they were an unwise ruler.
the gods gave them rights to rule! :)
Succession.
This was formally known as the divine right of kings.