How did Louis XIV strengthen his control over France?

Question: How did Louis XIV strengthen his control over France!?

can someone just give me about couple of points how he did it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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He built the palace at Versailles to keep a close eye on his court!. That's one point!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

During his reign, he increased the power and influence of France in Europe, engaging in three major wars—the Franco-Dutch War, the War of the League of Augsburg, and the War of the Spanish Succession—and two minor conflicts—the War of Devolution, and the War of the Reunions!.Www@QuestionHome@Com