Barring a handful of exceptions, dynastic succession in Hindu dynasties was generally smooth and accepted by everyone in accordance with the tenets of both Raja Dharma and Kshatriya Dharma.

Hindu political philosophy lays great emphasis on the personal character and conduct of the ruler who was, most of all, anxious about the acceptance of his suzerainty by the citizenry.

This in turn emerges from the same political philosophy which ordains that the king should always strive to earn the goodwill and affection of his subjects.