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The Hwabaek (Hangul:화백, Hanja:和白) or Council of nobles, served as the chief royal council in Silla, it is composed of the nobles of higher rank( Jingol) and headed by the Sangdaedeung. The Hwabaek council decided the most important state affairs, such as succession to the throne and declarations of war.

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