Arrange the following stages of the Roman empire in chronological order:
(i) Principate
(ii) Republic
(iii) Late empire
(iv) Kingdom
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Correct option is C

The correct chronological order of the stages of the Roman empire is: (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)

Chronological Order of Roman History

The history of ancient Rome is traditionally divided into three or four major periods. The correct sequence, from earliest to latest, is:

(iv) Kingdom (or Monarchy):
c. 753 BC – 509 BC
This is the legendary period when Rome was ruled by kings (traditionally seven).

(ii) Republic:
509 BC – 27 BC
The period when Rome was governed by elected magistrates (Consuls) and various assemblies, and the Senate held significant power. This era ended with the rise of Augustus (Octavian).

(i) Principate:
27 BC – AD 284
The first phase of the Roman Empire. It began with Augustus, who maintained the facade of the Republic while holding all real power as the Princeps (First Citizen). This period is generally considered the "High Roman Empire."

(iii) Late Empire:
AD 284 – AD 476 (in the West)
Also known as the Dominate. It began with Diocletian and the shift to more overt authoritarian rule. This period is marked by the division of the empire and ultimately led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.