 Other scholars also make note of Vladimirescu's elitist tastes and habits, his refusal to sanction retribution against the boyars, and his crushing of peasant radicalism during his seizure in power.It is also probable that Vladimirescu intended to have himself recognized as Prince, as evidenced by his wearing a white "kalpak", traditionally reserved for royalty.His subordinates often referred to him as "Domnul Tudor", which also indicated monarchic ambitions "(see Domnitor)".