Such an action was believed to be required to pacify China and maintain his rule.

In an effort to maintain their rule, the ruling Senates of Europe agree to restrict the public's access to science and technology.

"Veteran soldiers from his regiment to teach him the skill of arms, which a king must have to maintain his rule."

He took pleasure in these killings because they allowed him to maintain his iron-fisted rule.

He was successful in maintaining his rule until his death.

It wants to have a big enemy to frighten people and maintain its rule.

He maintains his rule in the waters surrounding the floats, true, but what do we need fear from the lesser kragen?

However, anarchy eventually developed, as Richard proved unable to maintain his rule.

And when your rulers ask, they are the most stupid of all, wanting to know only how they may maintain their rule.

During the 1940s the royal house of Tripura tried its best to maintain its political rule over the state.