The marriage strengthened her son's claim to the throne.
The marriage also strengthened the king's grip on the current lords of Taranto.
Resulting marriages into other tribes certainly strengthened intertribal bonds.
A dynastic marriage with one of south India's most powerful kingdoms would greatly strengthen your position.
The marriage also strengthened the position of Maria's mother Constance, who now held the regency of Antioch.
The marriage strengthened the position of Constance, who now held the Regency of Antioch.
This marriage strengthened the ties between these dynasties.
White Thunder believed the marriage would strengthen his alliance with Bent and provide protection for the Cheyenne.
This marriage also strengthened the pro-Seleucid orientation in foreign policy of Pontus.