Gustav III of Sweden vs Oba Ehengbuda

Gustav III staged a bloodless coup, seizing absolute power from the Swedish parliament. He abolished the Age of Liberty constitution and restored royal authority. This event marked a shift from parliamentary rule to enlightened despotism, with Gustav III implementing reforms in law, economy, and culture.

Gustav III founded the Swedish Academy, modeled after the French Academy, to promote the Swedish language and literature. The academy became a prestigious institution, awarding literary prizes. This action reflected Gustav III's patronage of the arts and his desire to elevate Swedish culture.

Gustav III initiated a war against Russia to regain territories lost in previous conflicts. The war ended with the Treaty of V

Gustav III was shot in the back during a masked ball at the Royal Opera House in Stockholm by Jacob Johan Anckarstr

Oba Ehengbuda led a major military campaign into Igbo territory, defeating several communities and extracting tribute. This was one of the last large-scale conquests by a Benin oba before the kingdom's military decline.

Ehengbuda crushed a rebellion by the Ijo people in the Niger Delta, who had refused to pay tribute. He personally led the punitive expedition, burning villages and taking captives to reassert Benin's authority.

Ehengbuda conducted his final military campaign against the Nupe people to the north. After this campaign, he died, and subsequent obas focused more on trade and administration rather than personal military leadership.