Augustus II the Strong vs Hanwant Singh of Jodhpur

Augustus II was elected King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania after converting to Catholicism. His election was supported by Russia and Austria, marking the beginning of his reign over the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Augustus II created a personal union between Saxony and Poland, ruling both territories. This union lasted intermittently until 1763, linking the German electorate with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Augustus II allied with Peter the Great of Russia and Frederick IV of Denmark against Sweden. This alliance initiated the Great Northern War, aiming to reduce Swedish dominance in the Baltic region.

Following Swedish King Charles XII's invasion of Poland, Augustus II was deposed by the Swedish-backed Stanis

After the Swedish defeat at the Battle of Poltava, Augustus II was restored as King of Poland with Russian support. He returned to power but with diminished authority, effectively becoming a Russian client.

Hanwant Singh became Maharaja of Jodhpur in 1947 upon the death of his father, Umaid Singh. He was the last ruling maharaja as India gained independence and the princely states were integrated into the Indian Union.

Hanwant Singh signed the Instrument of Accession, integrating Jodhpur into the Dominion of India. This decision ended the state's sovereignty and brought it under the Indian government's authority, following negotiations with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Hanwant Singh died in a plane crash near Jodhpur while piloting his own aircraft. The crash also killed his wife and several others. His death marked the end of the direct line of Rathore rulers in Jodhpur.