 Despite these attempts to limit its power, the office of "Sangdaedeung" remained until the end of Silla the highest and most prestigious office one could attain short of the throne itself.In the later period of Silla, during which the throne was continuously contested, several monarchs emerged from the office of "Sangdaedeung".The "Sangdaedeung" was also referred to as "Sangsin" (상신, 上臣).