How was the empire of Charles the Great governed?

The emperor of the Frankish state was Charlemagne himself.

Karl divided the border areas into the so-called marks, which were headed by margraves.

Charles abolished the power of the dukes. Instead, power passes to the counts who ruled individual districts. The powers of the counts were quite extensive.

2 times a year, the emperor organized meetings (seims). They were held in the spring (all free people appeared) and in the fall (only the highest dignitaries and clergy were invited). At these meetings, resolutions were discussed and approved, Karl received reports on the state of affairs in the country.