Roderic vs Wanyan Shouxu

Roderic's claim to the throne was contested by Achila, son of Wittiza, who controlled the northeastern part of the kingdom. This civil war divided Visigothic forces and resources, contributing to the kingdom's inability to effectively resist the Muslim invasion in 711.

Roderic became king of the Visigoths after the death of King Wittiza. His accession was disputed by Wittiza's family, leading to a civil war. This internal division weakened the Visigothic Kingdom and made it vulnerable to external threats.

Roderic led the Visigothic army against an invading Muslim force under Tariq ibn Ziyad at the Battle of Guadalete. The Visigoths were decisively defeated, and Roderic was killed in the battle. This defeat marked the end of the Visigothic Kingdom and the beginning of Muslim rule in Hispania.

As Mongol forces approached the Jin capital Kaifeng, Wanyan Shouxu fled the city with his court, moving the capital to Caizhou. This retreat marked the final phase of the Jin dynasty's collapse.

Facing the Mongol advance, Wanyan Shouxu attempted to abdicate the throne to a general, but was persuaded to remain emperor. This event reflected the desperate situation of the Jin court as the Mongols closed in on their remaining territory.

Mongol and Song Chinese forces besieged the Jin capital at Caizhou. Wanyan Shouxu, the last Jin emperor, committed suicide within the city walls as the defenses collapsed, ending the Jin dynasty.