Despite various reforms introduced by Robespierre, why was his reign termed as reign of terror?

 Despite various reforms introduced by Robespierre, why was his reign termed as reign of terror?

Ans.

The Jacobin government under Robespierre abolished monarchy and declared France as a Republic, a form of government where people elect the government, including the head of the state. Inspite of bringing these landmark changes, his period from 1793 to 1794 was referred to as a reign of terror.

(i) He followed a policy of severe control and punishment.

(ii) All those who opposed him were considered enemies of the republic, were arrested, imprisoned and tried by a revolutionary tribunal.

(iii) If found guilty they were guillotined.