Ashina Funian vs Richard II of England

Ashina Funian declared himself khagan of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate during a period of Tang Chinese domination over the Turkic tribes. His claim to the throne was part of a broader Turkic resistance movement against Tang control, challenging the authority of the Tang-protected khagans.

Ashina Funian's rebellion against Tang Chinese authority was defeated by Tang forces. The suppression of his uprising reaffirmed Tang control over the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. Funian was captured or killed during the campaign, ending his brief claim to the khaganate.

Richard II faced the Peasants' Revolt, a major uprising led by Wat Tyler. The rebels marched on London, demanding an end to serfdom and poll taxes. Richard met them at Smithfield, where Tyler was killed, and the revolt was suppressed.

The Lords Appellant, a group of nobles, took control of the government through the Merciless Parliament. They executed or exiled Richard's favorites, severely limiting his power and humiliating the king.

Richard II was deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, who returned from exile and seized the throne. Richard was imprisoned and forced to abdicate, ending his reign and beginning the Lancastrian dynasty.

Richard II died at Pontefract Castle, likely starved to death on orders of Henry IV. His death ended the Plantagenet line of direct succession and led to the Wars of the Roses.