When a knyaz dies, his druzhina was inherited by his succesor, who usually already had his own druzhina, which was usually a source of rivalry: the duzhina of the previous kniaz claimed experience, while the newcomer one commanded the trust of the new leader.
His druzhina was inherited by his succesor. A knyaz dies. His succesor usually already had his own druzhina. His own druzhina was usually a source of rivalry. While the newcomer one commanded the trust of the new leader. This was what the duzhina of the previous kniaz claimed experience.