joined the army the kings african rifles in his 20s.seized power in 1971 less than 10 years after ugandas independence.some 400000 people are believed to have been killed under his rule.expelled ugandas entire asian population in 1972 accusing them of milking the economy.a convert to islam he took five wives fathered dozens of children and insisted on being called big daddy.he declared himself king of scotland banned hippies and mini-skirts and awarded himself the victoria cross.ousted b