He espoused and demanded it within his government, but was noteworthy for the abuse on a personal basis by appointing family members, friends and close associates who had little or no merit to advance them to such poitions as Kings of Nations.
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They were 'government by foreigners' which is not meritocracy or aristocracy.
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Meritocracy is a government ruled by the people that have earned the right to rule. ( such as demonstrating intelligence and virtue-merit)
The military, Government, Oil owners, Entrepreneurs, etc....
It was his downfall. After the battle he was exiled on an island once again until his death.