1) They both maintained power through divine right theory (Mandate of Heaven)
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-2) They both collected taxes from people.
Explanation:
There are few similarities between the leaderships of the government in Zanj and ancient china. The two government leaders took taxes from the citizen of their countries and also used the principle of divine right to govern their people. The tried to ensure that the people obeyed them and followed the rules and regulations they laid down.