Whose reign was termed as 'Reign of Terror?

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Napoleon

Robespierre

Louis XIV

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The period from 1793 to 1794 under the rule of Maximilian Robespierre was termed the "Reign of Terror. His leadership followed a severe policy of control, and any measure that opposed his rule was met with harsh punishment, and the person was guillotined. Robespierre's government issued laws that imposed a ceiling on wages and prices of commodities. Peasants were forced to sell their food grains at a price determined by the rulers. His harsh measures and stringent rules made him lose his popular mandate among the people and instilled fear in their hearts and minds. Therefore, his reign is rightly termed the "Reign of Terror" by the people.

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