Subhan Quli Khan vs Taksin

Subhan Quli Khan became the Jani-Begid ruler of the Khanate of Bukhara after the death of his brother Abd al-Aziz Khan. His reign was the longest of the Ashtarkhanid dynasty, lasting over two decades.

Subhan Quli Khan ruled Bukhara for 21 years, a period of relative stability. He maintained the khanate's borders and avoided major conflicts, though the state's power continued to decline gradually.

Subhan Quli Khan died in 1702, ending his long reign. His death led to a succession struggle among his sons, further weakening the Ashtarkhanid dynasty and paving the way for future instability.

Burmese forces sacked and destroyed the city of Ayutthaya, ending the 417-year-old Ayutthaya kingdom. General Taksin escaped the fall and began organizing resistance against the Burmese occupation.

Taksin led a naval and land force to defeat a Burmese garrison at Bang Kung. This victory allowed him to establish a base at Chanthaburi and begin the reconquest of Siam.

Taksin established Thonburi as the new capital of Siam, founding the Thonburi kingdom. He was crowned king and began the process of reunifying the country after the fall of Ayutthaya.

King Taksin defeated rival warlords and regional powers, reunifying Siam under his rule. He also repelled Burmese invasions and expanded Thai influence into Laos and Cambodia.

King Taksin was deposed in a coup led by General Chao Phraya Chakri (later Rama I). He was executed shortly after, ending the Thonburi kingdom. The Chakri dynasty then established the Rattanakosin kingdom with Bangkok as its capital.