Kingdom of Jerusalem

The Kingdom of Jerusalem was a medieval state established by Crusaders in the Levant around 1099. It was an elective monarchy, meaning the king was chosen by a council of nobles rather than inheriting the throne by birthright. This system allowed influential nobles to have a say in royal succession, reflecting their power. The kingdom faced challenges like internal rivalries and external threats from Muslim states, leading to its eventual decline. The elective monarchy helped maintain a balance of power among the nobles, but it also made the kingdom politically unstable at times.