In his time, he was one of the world's most totalitarian, despotic and repressive dictators. Said bin Taimur's rule had been reactionary and despotic. Schiff called North Korea "one of the most brutal and despotic regimes in the world". Humboldt ultimately viewed both the prehispanic realms of Mexico and Peru as despotic and barbaric. He denounced clerical corruption, despotic rule and the exploitation of the poor. His reign was known for being despotic, efficient, and vigorous. The social order can be either egalitarian or despotic. Lewis was often denounced as a despotic leader. As a result, his rule is one of religious awe and despotic fear. Skouratov represents the hopelessness of struggling against a despotic society. The work is defiant, almost despotic. He is known for claiming that climate in the Orient led to despotic rule. Afterwards he became increasingly despotic as his health declined markedly. Different types of hierarchies have been observed in colonies, including despotic and linear hierarchies. Nader became increasingly despotic as his health declined markedly.