Dynasty

A is a sequence of rulers from the same family, usually in the context of a  or monarchical system, but sometimes also appearing in republics. Alternative terms for “dynasty” may include “house”, “family” and “clan”, among others.

The dynastic family or lineage may be known as a “noble house” or “royal house”, which may be as “imperial”, “royal”, “princely”, “ducal”, “comital”, “ial” etc., depending upon the chief or present  borne by its members.

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