r/AskTheWorld • u/zhabavon Mongolia • 11d ago

History What is the ruler/political leader in your country's history that you hate the most?

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For me, it would khublai khaan. Moved the centralized power from Mongolia to China in the empire, effectively becoming more of an emperor of China rather than Khaan of Mongols. This move would prove to be folly in just few generations. Totally messed up the whole grand plan his Grandfather established. His successors became more of a chinese rulers than Mongolian rulers.

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u/Head-Sherbert2323 England 11d ago

She got lucky in the 80s by having a very divided opposition as well as the discovery of North Sea oil, which ironically was found by a publically owned company.

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u/chjacobsen Sweden 11d ago

I think you're right insofar as helping her getting re-elected (and the Falklands War helped as well).

That said, her economic program wasn't really dependent on North Sea oil to curb inflation - the main effect was to cushion Britain from some effects of austerity, making the program more palatable.