Ivan VI vs Oba Ademola II

Ivan VI was proclaimed emperor at the age of two months after the death of Anna of Russia, with Ernst Johann von Biron as regent. His accession was part of Anna's plan to secure the succession for her family line, but it immediately triggered a power struggle.

Ivan VI was deposed in a coup led by Elizabeth of Russia, who seized the throne. He was imprisoned in the Shlisselburg Fortress, where he spent the rest of his life in solitary confinement. His name was erased from official records, and he was referred to as the 'nameless prisoner'.

Ivan VI was killed by his guards during an attempted rescue by Lieutenant Vasily Mirovich. The rescue attempt aimed to restore him to the throne, but the guards followed orders to kill him if any escape was attempted. His death ended any possibility of a restoration.

Oba Ademola II was installed as the Alake of Abeokuta under British colonial administration. His reign lasted over 40 years, making him one of the longest-serving traditional rulers in colonial Nigeria.

Oba Ademola II faced the Abeokuta Women's Revolt, a protest against colonial taxation and the Alake's authority. The revolt, led by Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, forced the Alake to temporarily abdicate and led to reforms in local governance.

Oba Ademola II was restored to the throne of Abeokuta after a period of abdication following the Women's Revolt. His return was negotiated with British authorities and local leaders, but his powers were reduced under the new colonial arrangements.