Domitian was the third and last Roman Emperor of the Flavian dynasty who succeeded his brother, Emperor Titus. Youngest and clearly the less favoured son, Domitian was raised under the shadow of his brother and had little knowledge about administration and military skills. Despite holding important position under his brother’s rule, Domitian’s role was largely ceremonious. It was after Titus’ death in 81 AD that Domitian assumed an authoritative role as the Roman Emperor. His reign had peace and stability but was marked by paranoia and fear. He was hated by the aristocracy so much so that his term in office was popularly regarded by the senate members as the reign of terror. Domitian regarded himself as an enlightened despot - reformer of morals and religion. He believed that he was chosen to guide the Roman Empire into a new era and due to the same, insisted on being called ‘Lord’ or ‘God’. As for his administrative skills, Domitian successfully strengthened the economy, expanded the border defences and initiated a massive building program to restore the damaged city of Rome. Paranoid as he was yet Domitian could not alter the fate of being assassinated by his own court officials. After his death, his memory was condemned by the Roman Senate and he was written off as a cruel and paranoid tyrant.