The dynastic cycle explained the passing of the Mandate of Heaven to a new dynasty.

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The dynastic cycle was a recurring pattern of rise and fall of Chinese dynasties. It included the belief that the ruling dynasty held the Mandate of Heaven, or the divine right to rule, and that when a dynasty became corrupt or lost the Mandate of Heaven, it would be overthrown by a new dynasty. This cycle helped to explain the changes in leadership and political stability throughout Chinese history.

The Dynastic Cycle Explained the Passing of the Mandate of Heaven