Factors that AID the Proliferation of Monarchies

Abstract

Most believed that they had the divine right to rule, meaning that God created the monarchy they ruled over and they alone were God's representative on earth. Early medieval monarchs functioned as rulers of their people (rather than as territorial lords), and each was responsible for their people’s protection. However, some factors aid the Proliferation of Monarchs in Ekiti State. This study investigated the factors that Aid the Proliferation of Monarchies in Ekiti State. The study adopted the historical research methodology which allows the use of both primary and secondary sources. The primary source materials were gathered from the Ibadan archive while the secondary sources arouse from members of the judicial commission set up by government seminar papers, the internet, electronic materials, and other documentary sources. The findings established that access to government patronage and to enjoy government largesse which was attached to the kings' position, modernization and education, granting of autonomies by the government, political gains by the political leaders, and socio-economical development among others are the factors that aided the Proliferation of Monarchies in Ekiti State. The study concluded that these factors have an impact on the proliferation of kingship in Ekiti State.