Charles Napier vs Wiranto

Napier commanded British forces in the conquest of Sindh (now in Pakistan). He defeated the Baloch amirs at the Battle of Miani and the Battle of Hyderabad, annexing the region to British India. His victory was controversial.

Napier's 2,800-strong force defeated a 30,000-strong Baloch army at Miani. The battle was a decisive British victory, leading to the annexation of Sindh. Napier's famous dispatch 'Peccavi' (I have sinned) was a pun on the event.

Napier was appointed Governor of Sindh after its conquest. He implemented administrative reforms, suppressed banditry, and began infrastructure projects. His rule was firm but effective, though criticized for its harshness.

As Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, Wiranto oversaw military operations during the 1998 riots that led to President Suharto's resignation. His role in the crackdown on protesters and the subsequent violence remains controversial.

Wiranto was indicted by the UN-backed Serious Crimes Unit in East Timor for crimes against humanity related to the 1999 violence. The indictment was later dropped due to lack of cooperation from Indonesia, and he denied the charges.

Wiranto was appointed as Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs under President Joko Widodo. He oversaw security policy, including counter-terrorism efforts and handling of separatist movements.

Wiranto was stabbed by a suspected extremist while on a working visit to Pandeglang, Banten. He survived the attack after emergency surgery, and the incident highlighted security threats from radical groups in Indonesia.