The Divine Right of Kings is a political and religious doctrine that asserts a monarch's authority comes directly from God. According to this belief, kings are chosen by God to rule, and their power is considered sacred and unquestionable. This idea was prevalent in medieval Europe, where it justified the absolute power of monarchs and discouraged rebellion against them. Under the Divine Right, any challenge to a king's rule was seen as a challenge to God's will. This concept helped maintain the social order and reinforced the idea that the monarchy was divinely sanctioned, making it difficult for subjects to oppose their rulers without facing severe consequences.