The scene of people about to be burned before a large gathering and the painting's title are consistent with Nero's reputation as a harsh, ruthless tyrant, which the story and article also support. The scene in the painting closely relates to information in the article about Nero's persecution of Christians. Some people in the scene seem upset, but Nero is watching people about to be burned without any hint of being disturbed by what he sees. The tiger Nero holds by the leash might symbolize Nero's harshness and ferocity. The people about to be burned remind the audience of what it's like to be a victim of immense cruelty and injustice.
He did that because rome started to fall and was taking pressure by north countries.Byzantium was the best solution because of it's geographic location and it could control the trade
