Chao Anouvong vs Oba Ovonramwen

Chao Anouvong, king of Vientiane, launched a surprise attack on the Siamese city of Nakhon Ratchasima, seeking to reclaim Lao independence. The rebellion initially succeeded but was crushed by Siamese forces under King Rama III, leading to the destruction of Vientiane.

Siamese armies under General Bodindecha captured and systematically destroyed the city of Vientiane, including its temples and palaces. Thousands of Lao civilians were forcibly relocated to Siamese territory, ending the kingdom of Vientiane as a political entity.

After fleeing to the Vietnamese court of Emperor Minh Mang, Anouvong was handed over to Siamese authorities. He was publicly executed in Bangkok by being placed in a cage and exposed to the elements, dying after several days. His death marked the end of the Lao rebellion.

Ovonramwen became the Oba of Benin following the death of his predecessor. His reign was marked by efforts to maintain Benin's independence against growing British colonial pressure and control over trade.

A British military expedition invaded the Kingdom of Benin, sacking Benin City and looting the royal palace. The expedition was launched in retaliation for the killing of a British delegation. Ovonramwen was captured and the kingdom was annexed.

Ovonramwen was exiled to Calabar by the British after the Punitive Expedition. He remained in exile until his death, never returning to Benin. His exile marked the end of the independent Kingdom of Benin.