Who Becomes King After Rhaenyra? Aegon III's Rise to Power

Discover how Aegon III ascended to the throne after Rhaenyra, ending the civil war in the Targaryen dynasty.

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Rhaenyra's son, Aegon III, eventually becomes king after a tumultuous period known as the Dance of the Dragons. His reign marks the end of the civil war and a significant era in the Targaryen dynasty.

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  1. Who is Aegon III? Aegon III is the son of Rhaenyra Targaryen and the eventual king who ascends the Iron Throne after the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
  2. What was the Dance of the Dragons? The Dance of the Dragons was a significant civil war in the Targaryen dynasty, marked by a struggle for the Iron Throne between Rhaenyra and her half-brother Aegon II.
  3. How did Aegon III's reign impact the Targaryen dynasty? Aegon III's reign marked the end of the turmoil from the Dance of the Dragons and initiated a new era of relative peace in the Targaryen dynasty.
  4. What were the key challenges during Aegon III's reign? Aegon III faced the aftermath of the civil war, including political instability, loss of dragons, and the need to reunite the Targaryen factions.