Jose Miguel Gomez vs Zorawar Singh Kahluria

Jose Miguel Gomez was elected as the second president of Cuba, representing the Liberal Party. His victory marked a peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the young republic.

As president, Gomez ordered the military suppression of the Negro Rebellion, an uprising of Afro-Cubans protesting discrimination. The rebellion was crushed with heavy casualties, and Gomez's actions were criticized for their brutality.

Gomez was implicated in a major corruption scandal involving fraudulent contracts and embezzlement. The scandal led to US intervention under the Platt Amendment, damaging Cuba's sovereignty and Gomez's reputation.

After losing the 1916 election, Gomez led a failed coup attempt against President Menocal. The coup was defeated, and Gomez fled into exile in the United States to avoid prosecution.

Zorawar Singh Kahluria led a Dogra army to conquer Ladakh, defeating the local Namgyal dynasty. He annexed the region to the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, extending Dogra control into the Himalayas.

Zorawar Singh Kahluria conquered Baltistan, defeating the local Maqpon rulers. He annexed the region to the Sikh Empire, further expanding Dogra territory in the Karakoram mountains.

Zorawar Singh Kahluria invaded Tibet with a Dogra army, capturing several forts and advancing toward Lhasa. The invasion was a major military campaign that challenged Tibetan sovereignty and alarmed the Chinese Qing dynasty.

Zorawar Singh Kahluria was killed in the Battle of To-yo in Tibet during a winter campaign. His army was defeated by Tibetan forces, and his death ended the Dogra invasion, leading to a peace treaty.