The similar form of societal hierarchy known as chiefdom or tribal kingship is prehistoric. The tribe was part of that paramount chiefdom. His death contributed to the decline of the Powhatan chiefdom. In the 1560s the Utina were a powerful chiefdom of over 40 villages. It was the largest prehistoric city north of Mexico and a major chiefdom. It is near the center of the Cofitachequi chiefdom that existed in the 1500s. The Bamileke are organized under several chiefdom (or fondom). The idea of sacral chiefdom spread throughout Upper and Lower Egypt. He was born in the Makari Gbanti chiefdom, Bombali District. The tribe spoke an Algonquian language, like other members of the Powhatan Chiefdom. He had earned a reputation as a fierce warrior under his brother's chiefdom. The Chief is also considered as the 'Father' of the chiefdom. The "Periplus" reveals how Muziris became the main trade port for the Chera chiefdom. Primary elections also take place at the chiefdom level. It was then classified as a major chiefdom center.