The Targaryen dynasty ruled the Seven Kingdoms for almost 300 years. Not all Targaryen Kings were competent, but some, like Aegon III, ruled fairly with a focus on the smallfolk.

Many Targaryen kings were bad, but only one was bad enough to be dubbed “Aegon the Unworthy.” ... Aerys II was actually a perfectly mediocre Targaryen king for much of his reign.

Known as one of the weaker Targaryen kings with one of the shortest reigns, Aegon's first son, Aenys, was born sickly and weak.It was speculated that he was actually the son of Rhaenys' favorite ...

Known as the "Mad King," Aerys II is the last Targaryen to truly rule over Westeros. Although his reign begins with promise and popularity, he suffers a series of setbacks that send things ...

King Viserys is the fifth king of the Targaryen dynasty to rule the Seven Kingdoms. He is the grandson of one of Westeros’ great kings — Jaehaerys I (aka The Conciliator).

A king for the people, he united rival families, built the Kingsroad, and led a reign of peace and prosperity. Also known as Jaehaerys the Conciliator or the Wise, The Old King is a unique anomaly ...

‘Burn them all!’ – Who was the Mad King and what happened to him? (Picture: HBO) He came to power at the very end of the Targaryen dynasty in the year 262 AC, but his reign only lasted 19 ...

Pictured: The Family Tree of the Targaryen family in George R. R. Martin's novels, as provided in his book "The World of Ice and Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones." ...

So when King Viserys dies, two factions among House Targaryen emerge in a fight for the Iron Throne. The family splits into two sides, each with their allies and vassals.