Succession to the Oan Throne: Difference between revisions

 

== Succession ==

 

This resulted in a system where the most powerful male relative or descendent could muscle his way to power by gaining the support of the nobles (either by coercion or persuasion). This was because Ahua the Great had opened succession to all males and believed that a combination of religious and noble recognition gave someone the legitimacy to be the Emperor. Over time the system became more regular, promoting sons to positions of power based on age. However, there was poor record keeping and the propensity to take power by force or by popularity had not completely gone away such that in 1437, the War of Succession ensued. Following which the system of succession was codified and remained unaltered until 2021.