Idi Amin Dada, the former president of Uganda, ruled the country for over eight years after overthrowing Milton Obote in 1971. His regime is widely remembered for a reign of terror marked by the alleged killing of over 150,000 people within three years, including critics who were killed, tortured, disappeared, or exiled. In 1972, Amin ordered the expulsion of the Indian community from Uganda, giving them 90 days to leave without their belongings. His rule was also characterized by erratic personal decisions, such as announcing on radio in 1974 that he had divorced his three wives simultaneously. Despite his brutal reputation, Amin's son has described him as melancholic and simply a father in private. Amin's exit from power was as chaotic as his rise, leaving a complex legacy that continues to be revisited and debated in Uganda and beyond.