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Explain Divine Right Theory

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The Divine Right Theory was, in a sense, the European version of the Mandate of Heaven.

Rulers used the Divine Right Theory to justify their rule and decrease overthrow for their rule - basically, it was a religious theory used to justify a rulers rule.

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