The sharp increase in political competition also resulted in underhanded tactics like encouraging the gossip of crimes committed by political rivals. The changing political climate and increased lavishness of the munera heralded the accent of Caesar and the end of the Republic of Rome. Following the civil war and death of Pompey, Caesar set out to hold the most lavish munera ever held to secure the good will of the people. He ignored the general rule that the games should be offered for recent deaths when he held games for his long dead father and 8 years dead daughter. These games were larger and more expensive than any that had come before them. They included large scale battles with infantry, cavalry, and even elephants. Perhaps most impressive