Abu Sufyan ibn Harb vs Li Ling

Abu Sufyan ibn Harb commanded the Quraysh caravan that was targeted by Muhammad, leading to the Battle of Badr. He later led the Quraysh forces at the Battles of Uhud and the Trench, remaining Muhammad's chief opponent for years.

After converting, Abu Sufyan ibn Harb fought alongside the Muslims at the Battle of Hunayn against the Hawazin tribe. He participated in the Muslim victory, solidifying his new allegiance.

After the Muslim conquest of Mecca, Abu Sufyan ibn Harb converted to Islam. This marked a turning point, as his submission helped secure the peaceful surrender of Mecca and ended the Quraysh resistance.

After Muhammad's death, Abu Sufyan ibn Harb was appointed governor of Najran by Caliph Abu Bakr. He served in this administrative role during the Ridda Wars, contributing to the consolidation of the early caliphate.

Li Ling led 5,000 Han infantry deep into Xiongnu territory. After days of fighting against a vastly larger Xiongnu army, his forces ran out of arrows and were surrounded. Li Ling surrendered to the Xiongnu rather than be captured or killed.

After his defeat at Junji Mountain, Li Ling surrendered to the Xiongnu. Emperor Wu of Han initially praised Li Ling but later, believing false reports that Li Ling was training Xiongnu troops, ordered the execution of Li Ling's entire family in China.

After surrendering, Li Ling was given a Xiongnu princess as a wife and granted a fief by the Xiongnu Chanyu. He lived among the Xiongnu for the remainder of his life, never returning to Han China.