King Chungsuk of Goryeo vs Peter I of Cyprus

King Chungsuk was deposed by the Yuan court after a brief reign, due to political conflicts within the Yuan imperial family. He was taken to Dadu and held there, while his son King Chunghye was installed as king with Yuan approval.

After King Chunghye was deposed for misrule, the Yuan court reinstated King Chungsuk as king of Goryeo. He returned to Gaegyeong and resumed rule, but his authority remained limited by Yuan oversight.

King Chungsuk attempted to reform Goryeo's tax system and local administration to reduce corruption and stabilize state finances. These reforms had limited success due to resistance from powerful noble families and ongoing Yuan demands for tribute.

Peter I captured the city of Adalia (Antalya) on the Anatolian coast from the Hamidid Turks. This victory gave Cyprus a foothold in Asia Minor and boosted Peter's reputation as a crusader king.

Peter I traveled across Europe to promote a new crusade, visiting Avignon, Paris, and London. He secured promises of support from Pope Urban V and various monarchs, though the actual military response was limited.

Peter I led a Crusader fleet to Egypt and sacked the city of Alexandria. The attack was a brutal raid that resulted in massive destruction and loss of life, but failed to hold the city or achieve lasting strategic gains.

Peter I was assassinated in his bed in Nicosia by a group of Cypriot nobles. The murder was motivated by his heavy taxation, autocratic rule, and the financial strain of his crusading campaigns.