Hamzat Bek vs Zhang Xianzhong

Following Ghazi Muhammad's death, Hamzat Bek was elected as the second imam of the Caucasian Imamate. He continued the jihad against Russia, consolidating power in Dagestan and expanding the rebellion.

Hamzat Bek's forces captured the Avar capital of Khunzakh, killing the ruling khans. This victory eliminated a major pro-Russian dynasty and extended his control over central Dagestan.

Hamzat Bek was assassinated by a group of Avars led by Hadji Murad in the Khunzakh mosque. The killers sought revenge for the deaths of the Avar khans. His death created a power vacuum filled by Shamil.

Zhang Xianzhong joined a peasant rebellion in Shaanxi province during the late Ming dynasty. He quickly rose to become a major rebel leader, gathering a large army and establishing a base of operations in the region.

Zhang Xianzhong captured the city of Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province. He then proclaimed the Daxi dynasty and made Chengdu his capital. The capture was accompanied by widespread destruction and massacres of the local population.

Zhang Xianzhong proclaimed the Daxi (Great Western) dynasty in Sichuan. He established a government and minted his own coinage. His rule was characterized by extreme violence, including the systematic killing of scholars, officials, and civilians.

Zhang Xianzhong was killed in battle against Qing forces in Xichong, Sichuan. His death led to the collapse of the Daxi dynasty. The Qing conquest of Sichuan was completed shortly after, but the province had been devastated by years of warfare.