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While Opha was an effective leader in mercy during his life, his dynastic purges were a disaster.

Looking at what followed, it appears that he heavily targeted extended members of his

own family. Now that place is immediate family in a very good position to pursue power.

And we did see a seamless transfer of power to his son, Egfrith, as well as the placement

of his daughters in prestigious positions, both through marriage and also within the church,

which was rapidly becoming an extension of royal power. And actually, the dynastic policies

during Opha's reign were so effective that even Queen Chinathrith, who was quite powerful

while her husband was still alive, continued to wield considerable power in mercy even after

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