Power corrupts, and these leaders prove it! Join us as we examine the most despised rulers in history whose reigns were marked by tyranny and bloodshed. Our countdown includes Stalin’s deadly purges, Pol Pot’s killing fields, Nero’s fiery Rome, and more! From ancient emperors to modern dictators, these leaders left legacies of fear and hatred. We’ll explore how Ranavalona I earned the title "Mad Monarch of Madagascar," how Commodus disgraced himself as a gladiator emperor, and how Ivan the Terrible lived up to his name by creating a secret police force and murdering his own son. Whether through paranoia, incompetence, or sheer cruelty, these leaders earned their citizens’ hatred. Who do you think was the cruelest of them all? Let us know in the comments!
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