During the first years of his reign, he was both popular and prosperous, and ruled well.

He died in the 44th year of his reign.

Both now sustain his rule.

And, under his rule, Turkey has become a regional power.

He died in the 29th year of his reign.

He was made a prisoner of war, but was paroled soon.

During his reign, relations with the British became increasingly strained.

For decades, his personal rule imposed a false unity on Yugoslavia.

As a result, the Grand Duchy of Moscow tripled in size under his rule.

In the latter days of his reign, he realized the importance of defense and encouraged military service.

William, Prince of Albania leaves the country after just six months due to opposition to his rule.

His reign ended in peace (1166), but his son, William II, was a minor.

His reign was punctuated by a series of internal conflicts which he managed to overcome.

As with Al Qadi's case, the final decision on the annulment sought is pending.

As hundreds flocked to Algiers to pay tribute to their former president, netizens remembered Ben Bella's rule.

The history of Iraq's militias dates back to the era of Saddam Hussein, where some were formed to counter his rule.

His short reign was essential in recovering at least partially the integrity of the Bulgarian state.

In 1038 Ranulf invaded Capua, expanding his polity into one of the largest in southern Italy.

After a reign of less than six years he was murdered in July 1854 by two of his slaves.

His reign coincided with the reign of Philip II in Macedon and Nectanebo II in Egypt.

During his rule, opposition to the communist regime increased, and the government lost control of the countryside.

Although the suspension decision has been rejected, a final decision on the requested annulment is pending.

He is one of the longest reigning monarchs of the region, a reign lasting 63 years.

The country prospered under his rule, but not peacefully, as his laws interfered with the ambition of powerful nobles.

But how did the country do under his rule? The entrepreneur got her startup funding.

Most have had the support and blessing of Erdoğan, who has exploited them to discredit the old secular guard and cement his rule.

Under his rule, the Ottoman fleet dominated the seas from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and through the Persian Gulf.

He is said to be a wise Lord, fond of study, and all men hope for good from his rule.

Arévalo was the first democratically elected president of Guatemala to complete the term for which he was elected.

However, his reign was very brief, and his death occurred shortly after his return to Cairo.

Friedrich II limited himself to consolidate his rule and to defend against the danger going out from Charles IV.

During his reign, Portugal (annexed to Spain during the reign of Philip II in 1580) obtained its independence.

Still, Obama has wisely thrown down the gauntlet, calling for a new era of government activism.

Obama s decision attests not only to his judgment, but also to her character.

He survived it, and went on to win a second, a third, and then a fourth term.

Beating up on foreigners may boost his authoritarian rule, but this, too, has a price.

A raft of populist policies underpinned his first four year government, from rural debt suspension and cheap universal healthcare to handing out 25,000 to each of 77,000 villages for entrepreneurial start up funds.

Nor does he have any anxiety about the damage that his misrule portends for Russia s future.

The economy was on its knees, and the abuse of trade union power had made Britain almost ungovernable.

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad gave a long rambling speech today, which further angered Syrians protesting against his dictatorship.

His reign came to an end with his defeat at Dürnkrut at the hands of Rudolph I of Germany in 1278.

Beginning in the late Gorbachev period, and especially after independence, the number of mosques rose dramatically.

Lloyd George realized he needed to support his dominions, and he proposed a compromise that there be three types of mandates.

Final years At the end of his reign King John ordered the creation of a free port in Lisbon, but the measure was not implemented.

Had he been wiser, he might have been able to avoid the hostility and impending chaotic changes that were to come.