He immensely reduced the traditional powers afforded to the heir - apparent while projecting all of the power onto himself .
Khalifa 's reorganization of the system of government saw a dramatic shift in the hierarchy of authority .
Khalifa immensely reduced the traditional powers afforded to the heir - apparent while projecting all of the power onto himself .
Khalifa 's reorganization of the system of government saw a dramatic shift in the hierarchy of authority .