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The topic of this page is Meroë's king. What is the main
Idea of this page?
The king of Meroe's mother was highly respected, as were all other queen
mothers in African cultures.
The king of Meroe was wealthy and had absolute power, but he had to be
approved by others and could be removed.
The king of Meroë gave his people more political freedom than the rulers of
ancient Egypt gave to their people.
The king of Meroë became wealthy because he received taxes from the citizens of
Meroë, and he also controlled trade.

The king of Meroë was the head of state and the supreme religious leader of the kingdom. He was also the commander-in-chief of the army. The king was assisted by a council of nobles, who advised him on matters of state. The king was also required to consult with the priests of the kingdom, who were responsible for interpreting the will of the gods.

The king of Meroë was a hereditary position, and the king's son usually succeeded him. However, the king could be removed from office if he was not seen as being fit to rule. This could happen if the king was seen as being weak or incompetent, or if he was not able to protect the kingdom from its enemies.

The king of Meroë was a powerful figure, but he was not all-powerful. He had to be approved by others and could be removed from office. This shows that the kingdom of Meroë was not a dictatorship, but a monarchy with a system of checks and balances.