Bayan of the Baarin vs Thomas Randolph

Bayan oversaw the siege of Xiangyang, a fortified Song city that resisted for six years. The Mongol use of trebuchets and blockade tactics forced its surrender, breaking the Song defensive line and opening the Yangtze River valley to invasion.

Bayan of the Baarin commanded the Mongol army in the final campaign against the Southern Song dynasty. He captured key cities including Xiangyang and Hangzhou, leading to the surrender of the Song emperor in 1276 and the unification of China under Yuan rule.

After the conquest, Bayan was appointed Grand Councillor, the highest civil office in the Yuan government. He helped consolidate Mongol rule over China, advising on administrative integration and military governance.

Randolph commanded a schiltron (spear formation) at Bannockburn, holding the left flank against English cavalry. His steadfast defense helped secure the Scottish victory over Edward II.

Randolph led a night assault on Edinburgh Castle, scaling the rock with a small force. The capture of this strategic fortress from the English was a major achievement in the Wars of Independence.

Randolph defeated an English army at Myton-on-Swale, Yorkshire, in a battle known as the 'Chapter of Myton'. The English force, composed largely of clergy and militia, was routed, securing the Scottish border.

Randolph, as regent of Scotland, negotiated and signed the Treaty of Edinburgh

After the death of Robert the Bruce, Randolph became regent of Scotland for the infant King David II. He governed Scotland effectively, maintaining peace and stability during the early years of David II's reign.