Abdullah al-Salim al-Sabah vs Selim I Giray

Following Kuwait's independence, Iraq claimed sovereignty over Kuwait and massed troops on the border. Abdullah al-Salim requested British military assistance. British forces deployed to Kuwait, deterring an Iraqi invasion and securing Kuwait's borders.

Abdullah al-Salim al-Sabah negotiated the end of the British protectorate, making Kuwait a fully independent sovereign state. He became the first Emir of independent Kuwait. The independence was formalized with the abrogation of the 1899 Anglo-Kuwaiti Agreement.

Abdullah al-Salim oversaw the drafting and adoption of Kuwait's first constitution. The constitution established a parliamentary system with an elected National Assembly, guaranteed civil liberties, and defined the powers of the emir. It remains the basis of Kuwaiti governance.

Selim I Giray was appointed Khan of the Crimean Khanate by the Ottoman Sultan for the first time. His reign was marked by diplomatic maneuvering between the Ottoman Empire, Poland-Lithuania, and Russia. He was deposed after a few years due to political intrigues.

Selim I Giray returned to power and negotiated the Treaty of Bakhchysarai with the Tsardom of Russia. The treaty ended the Russo-Turkish War (1676-1681) and established the Dnieper River as the border between the two powers. It also recognized Russian control of Left-Bank Ukraine.

Selim I Giray was reinstated as khan during the Great Turkish War. He led Crimean forces in support of the Ottoman Empire against the Holy League. His campaigns included raids into Poland and Austria, but he was unable to prevent Ottoman losses.

Selim I Giray became khan for the fourth and final time. He focused on restoring the khanate's economy and maintaining peace with neighboring states. He negotiated a truce with Poland-Lithuania and sought to stabilize relations with Russia, though tensions remained.