One of the most important victories of the magnates was the late 16th century right to create ordynacja's (similar to majorats), which ensured that a family which gained wealth and power could more easily preserve this. Ordynacje's of families of Radziwiłł, Zamoyski, Potocki or Lubomirski often rivalled the estates of the king and were important power bases for the magnates. COUNT 5
QSN1 The right to create ordynacja's was important to what group? ANS1 magnates QSN2 When did the right to create ordynacja's happen? ANS2 late 16th century QSN3 What did the right to create ordynacja's entail? ANS3 ensured that a family which gained wealth and power could more easily preserve this QSN4 What did the powerful families do with the kings estates? ANS4 often rivalled QSN5 What was an important power basis for the magnates? ANS5 estates of the king