The reign of terror began after the demise of Louis XVI.
The concept was initiated by Robespierre.
He was powerful man and leader of Public safety committee.
The terror was orchestrated to counter the uprisings and revolution .
It served as lesson to who ever thought of a rebellion.
Numerous people were guillotined if they critiqued the government. according to him, "any softness shown towards the traitors of his country would destroy them all." His polices were absolutely repressive.