 He was imposed on the throne by the Ottoman Empire, one of a line of Princes who were primarily subservient to Ottoman power.In his first year, he also supported the political ascendancy of Greeks and Levantines, many of whom made their way into Wallachia's traditional aristocracy, or boyardom.This upset the local boyars, who were further alienated and impoverished by Leon's fiscal policies, which in turn reflected Ottoman demands for tribute.