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Write on Political life and Administration of Egyptians?
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The Pharaoh was the king of Egypt. He was a hereditary ruler and was believed to be God’s representative on earth. He was at the head of an advanced administration. The country was divided into provinces called ‘nomes’, each governed by an official called ‘nomarch’. The king was assisted., by officials. They supervised every aspect of the administration, including tax collection. The government-controlled all the resources.
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