Nur ibn Mujahid vs Salote Tupou III

Nur ibn Mujahid became emir of the Adal Sultanate after the death of Ahmed Gurey. He rebuilt the state and continued the war against Ethiopia, seeking to avenge Gurey's defeat.

Nur ibn Mujahid successfully defended Harar, the Adal capital, against Ethiopian forces led by Emperor Gelawdewos. The Ethiopian emperor was killed in the battle, a major victory for Adal.

Nur ibn Mujahid ordered the construction of the defensive wall around Harar, known as the 'Jugol'. The wall protected the city from Ethiopian attacks and became a symbol of Adal resilience.

Salote Tupou III became Queen of Tonga on 5 April 1918, following the death of her father King George Tupou II. She was the first queen regnant of Tonga and reigned for 47 years.

Salote Tupou III oversaw the expansion of education and healthcare in Tonga. She established schools, improved public health infrastructure, and promoted literacy, significantly raising living standards in the kingdom.

During World War II, Salote Tupou III kept Tonga neutral while allowing Allied forces to use Tongan territory. She also contributed troops and resources to the Allied war effort, strengthening Tonga's relationship with Western powers.

Salote Tupou III attended the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in London in 1953. Her open carriage ride in the rain, smiling and waving, won her widespread admiration and made her a beloved figure internationally.