Sentence examples for enlightened rule from inspiring English sources
With so much attention focused on Islamic extremism, now seems an apt time for a movie about Akbar, the 16th-century Muslim emperor in India, whose legacy is one of enlightened rule and almost radical religious tolerance.
"The Insider" (Viking India), a novel by a former prime minister, P.V. Narasimha Rao, makes it clear that self-seeking and venality were the order of the day in Indian politics right from the first days of Pandit Nehru's enlightened rule.
Uganda, under the relatively enlightened rule of Yoweri Museveni, has spent years on a drive to end corruption.
Jahāngīr's tolerant and enlightened rule stood in marked contrast to the Muslim religious bigotry displayed by his more orthodox successor, Aurangzeb (reigned 1658 1707).
This emperor was called Meiji (Enlightened Rule) from the beginning, and he, and the entire historical era he embodied, have been called Meiji ever since.
May 6, 1769 Florence, Italy June 18 , 1824Florence, Italy Ferdinand III, (born May 6, 1769, Florence died June 18 , 1824 Florence) grand duke of Tuscany whose moderate, enlightened rule distinguished him from other Italian princes of his time.
It also notes that in Saudi Arabia, "women are not permitted to drive cars, don't have voting rights (more enlightened rules come into effect in 2015), and cope with a whole regime of draconian, religious laws that circumscribe all aspects of their lives".
Not long before that, at a banquet attended by former fighters of the War of Independence, such as Kountouriotis, Kolokotronis and others, Makriyannis had toasted the health of the royal couple, adding "may God enlighten them to rule us through constitutional laws, in accordance with the fatherland's sacrifices".
If China's rule was not enlightened, then it was, at least, effective and sustainable.
They see enlightened self-interest in giving a greater role to the rule of law, and reforming the criminal code to offer due-process rights that resemble international norms is a key part of this effort.
On shows ranging from Jane Campion's "Top of the Lake" to Mike White's "Enlightened" and Brian Fuller's "Hannibal," creators have been breaking the rules of what TV is "supposed" to look like.
