Damdin Sukhbaatar vs Sakamoto Ryoma

Damdin Sukhbaatar, along with other revolutionaries, founded the Mongolian People's Party (later the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party) in Urga (now Ulaanbaatar). This party aimed to overthrow Chinese rule and establish an independent Mongolia, inspired by communist ideology.

Sukhbaatar led the Mongolian People's Army in a successful revolution against Chinese forces and the White Russian troops of Baron Ungern. The revolution resulted in the establishment of a communist government in Mongolia, with Sukhbaatar as a key military leader.

After the revolutionary victory, Sukhbaatar and the Mongolian People's Party declared the independence of Mongolia from China. This declaration was formalized with the establishment of the People's Government, marking the end of Chinese rule and the beginning of a new era.

Sukhbaatar died at the age of 30 under mysterious circumstances, officially attributed to illness. His death occurred shortly after the revolution, and he was later revered as a national hero. Some historians suggest he may have been poisoned due to political rivalries within the party.

Ryoma established a trading company in Nagasaki with the goal of modernizing Japan's economy and military. The company imported Western weapons and ships, and served as a base for anti-shogunate activities.

Ryoma mediated between the Satsuma and Choshu domains, which had been hostile to each other. Through his negotiations, the two domains agreed to cooperate against the Tokugawa shogunate, forming a key alliance that enabled the Meiji Restoration.

Ryoma drafted a political reform plan proposing a new government structure for Japan, including a bicameral legislature, a constitution, and the return of power to the imperial court. The plan influenced the Meiji government's early policies.

Ryoma was assassinated at the Omiya inn in Kyoto by agents of the shogunate. His death at age 31 cut short his political influence, but his ideas continued to shape the Meiji Restoration.