Kamble is a foundational historical character from the licensed expanded universe of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series.
About Kamble[]
Emperor Kamble stands as the revered founder of the long-lasting Kamble Dynasty that ruled the Galactic Empire during what is often considered its golden age, from approximately the 3,000s to the 6,000s G.E. (Galactic Era). His reign established both a political and philosophical foundation that would guide imperial rule for three millennia, making the Kamble Dynasty one of the most stable and influential ruling houses in early imperial history. The dynasty's longevity and consistent governance during this period contributed significantly to the consolidation of imperial authority across the galaxy.
Beyond his political achievements, Emperor Kamble was renowned as a profound philosophical thinker and wisdom-keeper. His most enduring intellectual contribution came in the form of Nine Sacred Oracles that contained his accumulated wisdom, statecraft principles, and philosophical insights. These oracles, carefully preserved and studied by subsequent generations, served as guiding texts for imperial governance and were consulted by rulers throughout the dynasty's duration. The wisdom contained in these texts influenced imperial policy and decision-making processes long after Kamble's reign, with many of his philosophical concepts becoming embedded in the Empire's administrative traditions and cultural heritage.
Appearances[]
- Foundation's Fear (Discusses the Kamble Dynasty's historical significance)
- Foundation and Chaos (Notes the philosophical legacy of Kamble's oracles)
- Foundation's Triumph ((Describes the dynasty's duration and influence)