The Pharaoh's power was further validated by complex propaganda portraying them as kind leaders who supported their subjects or as valiant warriors. Their divine riga23rummyht to rule & uphold social order was reinforced by such imagery, which was not just for the general public's consumption. Also, the Pharaohs' influence went beyond their own immediate territory. By establishing alliances through marriage or trade agreements, they strengthened their power through diplomacy with nearby kingdoms.
