Reign
After the death of Shirvanshah Hushang in 1382, Ibrahim I was selected to be the ruler by the local nobility. At the time, he was an impoverished noble living in Shaki. According to legend, he was busy plowing a field when the messenger from Shamakh rode to inform him about the decision taken.
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Famous quotes containing the word reign:
“The reign of imagagology begins where history ends.”
—Milan Kundera (b. 1929)
“For sov’reign pow’r reign not alone,
Grace is the partner of the throne;
Thy grace and justice mighty Lord,
Shall well divide our last reward.”
—Isaac Watts (1674–1748)
“Their Cause was gen’ral, their Supports were strong,
Their Slaves were willing, and their Reign was long;”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)