Ahmed Muhtar Pasha vs Kodandera Subayya Thimayya

Ahmed Muhtar Pasha commanded Ottoman forces in the Caucasus campaign against Russia during the 1877-1878 Russo-Turkish War. He achieved initial victories at the Battle of Kizil-Tepe but was ultimately forced to retreat after the fall of Erzurum.

Ahmed Muhtar Pasha was appointed Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire in July 1912, leading the 'Great Cabinet' government. His administration lasted only four months, falling in October 1912 due to the outbreak of the First Balkan War.

Ahmed Muhtar Pasha resigned as Grand Vizier on October 29, 1912, following the Ottoman Empire's military defeats in the First Balkan War. His resignation marked the end of the 'Great Cabinet' and the return of the Committee of Union and Progress to power.

Thimayya served with distinction in the Burma Campaign during World War II. He commanded troops and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership in combat.

K. S. Thimayya was appointed Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army. He served from 1957 to 1961, overseeing the army during a period of tension with China and Pakistan.

Thimayya resigned as Army Chief after a dispute with Defence Minister V. K. Krishna Menon over military appointments and policies. His resignation was seen as a principled stand against political interference.

After retiring from the Indian Army, Thimayya served as the Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). He worked to maintain peace between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.