Dynastic marriage

Dynastic marriage refers to strategic unions between members of powerful families or royal houses, often to consolidate power, secure alliances, or strengthen political ties. By marrying into another influential family, rulers could enhance their territories, gain protection, and ensure a lineage that might produce heirs with claims to multiple thrones. This practice was common in European monarchies, Asian empires, and among nobility, influencing political landscapes and succession for centuries. While it aimed to promote stability, it also sometimes led to complex relationships and conflicts within and between royal families.