Al-Harith ibn Jabalah vs Sun Liang

Al-Harith ibn Jabalah commanded Ghassanid troops to crush a Samaritan uprising in Palestine on behalf of the Byzantine Empire. The revolt was brutally suppressed, with many Samaritans killed or enslaved. This action reinforced Ghassanid loyalty to Byzantium and secured their position as key foederati.

Byzantine Emperor Justinian I formally appointed Al-Harith ibn Jabalah as king (phylarch) of the Ghassanids, elevating him to supreme commander of all Arab foederati. This appointment granted him authority over other Arab tribes and increased Ghassanid military and political power in the region.

Al-Harith ibn Jabalah led Ghassanid forces as Byzantine allies against the Sasanian Empire at Callinicum. The battle ended inconclusively, but Al-Harith's cavalry performance was noted. This engagement was part of the ongoing Byzantine-Sasanian wars, solidifying Ghassanid military reputation.

Sun Liang became emperor of Eastern Wu at age 8 after the death of his father Sun Quan. His reign was dominated by regents including Zhuge Ke and later Sun Chen.

Sun Liang, emperor of Eastern Wu, was deposed by the regent Sun Chen after attempting to assert his authority. He was demoted to the rank of Prince of Kuaiji and placed under house arrest.

Sun Liang died in exile at age 16, possibly murdered on the orders of Sun Xiu, who had succeeded him as emperor. His death ended any chance of restoration.