Christian III of Denmark vs Kenesary Khan

Christian III defeated the forces of the deposed Christian II and the Hanseatic League in the Count's Feud, a civil war. His victory secured his throne and allowed him to implement religious reforms without opposition.

Christian III issued a decree establishing the Lutheran Church as the state church of Denmark-Norway. Catholic bishops were imprisoned, church property was confiscated, and the Reformation was enforced throughout the realm.

Christian III confiscated all Catholic church lands and wealth, transferring them to the crown. This greatly increased royal revenues and weakened the nobility's power, strengthening the monarchy's financial base.

Christian III enacted the Church Ordinance, written by Johannes Bugenhagen, which organized the Lutheran Church in Denmark. It established bishops, liturgy, and education, creating a uniform state church system.

Kenesary Khan led a rebellion of Kazakh tribes against Russian imperial expansion and colonial policies. The revolt aimed to restore Kazakh autonomy and resist Russian settlement on Kazakh lands. It lasted for a decade, involving guerrilla warfare and sieges of Russian forts.

Kenesary was proclaimed khan by a council of Kazakh elders, reviving the title abolished by Russia. This act formalized his leadership of the rebellion and asserted Kazakh sovereignty. It united many Kazakh tribes under his banner against Russian rule.

Kenesary's forces were defeated by a combined Russian-Kyrgyz army near Karkaraly. He was captured and executed by the Kyrgyz. His death ended the last major Kazakh rebellion against Russian expansion in the 19th century.