Abdul Rashid Dostum vs Wu Sangui

Dostum formed the Junbish-i-Milli Islami party, representing Uzbek interests in Afghanistan. He allied with the Kabul government but later switched sides multiple times. His militia became a key force in Afghan politics.

Dostum initially allied with the Taliban against the Kabul government. He later switched sides and joined the Northern Alliance. This shift demonstrated his pragmatic approach to power.

Dostum was accused of ordering the suffocation of hundreds of Taliban prisoners in shipping containers. The incident was investigated by human rights groups but he denied involvement. These accusations damaged his reputation.

After the US invasion of Afghanistan, Dostum returned from exile in Turkey. He allied with US forces and helped overthrow the Taliban. His forces played a key role in the capture of Mazar-i-Sharif.

Dostum was appointed as first vice president of Afghanistan under President Ashraf Ghani. This position gave him formal political power but was marked by tensions with Ghani. He later went into exile in Turkey.

Wu Sangui allied with the Manchu forces to defeat Li Zicheng's rebel army at the Battle of Shanhai Pass. The combined Qing-Ming loyalist army routed Li's forces, forcing Li to retreat from Beijing. This battle sealed the Qing conquest of northern China.

Wu Sangui, commanding the Ming garrison at Shanhai Pass, opened the pass to the Manchu army led by Dorgon. This allowed the Manchus to enter China proper and march on Beijing, which had been captured by Li Zicheng's rebel forces.

Wu Sangui was appointed Prince of Pingxi by the Qing dynasty for his role in their conquest. He was granted control over Yunnan province, becoming one of the three powerful feudatories that ruled southern China under Qing suzerainty.

Wu Sangui initiated the Revolt of the Three Feudatories against the Qing dynasty. He proclaimed a new dynasty and led a rebellion from his base in Yunnan, initially gaining control of much of southern China before the Qing counteroffensive.

Wu Sangui proclaimed himself Emperor of the Zhou dynasty in Hengzhou (modern Hengyang). This act formalized his rebellion against the Qing. However, he died later that same year, and his rebellion collapsed shortly after.