Faisal I of Iraq vs Michael of Russia

Faisal, as a key leader of the Arab Revolt, commanded Arab forces alongside British officer T.E. Lawrence. The revolt aimed to overthrow Ottoman rule in the Arab provinces. It succeeded in capturing Damascus in 1918, contributing to the Allied victory in World War I.

In March 1920, Faisal was proclaimed King of Syria by the Syrian National Congress. However, the French Mandate authorities rejected this and invaded Syria in July 1920, defeating Faisal's forces at the Battle of Maysalun and forcing him into exile.

After the Cairo Conference of 1921, the British installed Faisal as King of Iraq under a mandate. He was crowned on August 23, 1921. His reign focused on building a modern state, integrating diverse ethnic and religious groups, and managing British influence.

Faisal signed the Anglo-Iraqi Treaty in 1930, which granted Iraq independence while maintaining British military bases and influence. The treaty paved the way for Iraq's admission to the League of Nations in 1932 as a sovereign state.

Michael Romanov, a 16-year-old boyar, was elected Tsar by the Zemsky Sobor, ending the Time of Troubles. His election established the Romanov dynasty, which would rule Russia until 1917.

Michael's government signed the Treaty of Stolbovo with Sweden, ending the Ingrian War. Russia ceded Ingria and access to the Baltic Sea but regained Novgorod and other territories. Sweden became a dominant Baltic power.

Michael's government signed the Truce of Deulino with Poland-Lithuania, ending the Polish-Muscovite War. Poland retained Smolensk and other territories, but recognized Michael as Tsar, ending Polish claims to the Russian throne.

Michael launched the Smolensk War to recapture Smolensk from Poland. The Russian army besieged the city but was forced to surrender after Polish relief forces arrived. The Treaty of Polyanovka confirmed Polish control of Smolensk.