How medieval kings ruled vast territories without phones, emails, or police?

How medieval kings ruled vast territories without phones, emails, or police? Feudalism was the medieval solution to chaos after the fall of mighty empires." Disclaimer: This image is AI-generated for illustrative purposes and does not depict real people or events directly. Introduction Feudalism was a dominant socio-political and economic system that shaped medieval societies, especially in Europe, from the 9th to the 15th centuries. It emerged after the fall of large empires, such as the Carolingian Empire, as a way to maintain order and provide mutual protection in a time of political fragmentation, insecurity, and frequent invasions. Feudalism was based on the exchange of land for loyalty and services, creating a strict hierarchy of obligations. Core Structure of Feudalism Feudalism operated through a rigid hierarchical system, where each class owed responsibilities to those above and below them. The central element was the 'fief'. A fief was a piece of land g...