El Kulug Shad vs Richard II of England

El Kulug Shad, a Western Turkic prince, led a rebellion against Tang Chinese control over the Western Turkic Khaganate. He allied with the Xueyantuo and other tribes to resist Tang expansion into the Tarim Basin.

El Kulug Shad fought against Tang forces at the Battle of Karasahr in the Tarim Basin. He was defeated by the Tang general Guo Xiaoke, leading to the loss of the city and weakening his position.

El Kulug Shad was killed in battle against Tang forces. His death ended the major Turkic resistance in the Western Regions, allowing Tang China to consolidate control over the Silk Road and the Tarim Basin.

Richard II faced the Peasants' Revolt, a major uprising led by Wat Tyler. The rebels marched on London, demanding an end to serfdom and poll taxes. Richard met them at Smithfield, where Tyler was killed, and the revolt was suppressed.

The Lords Appellant, a group of nobles, took control of the government through the Merciless Parliament. They executed or exiled Richard's favorites, severely limiting his power and humiliating the king.

Richard II was deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, who returned from exile and seized the throne. Richard was imprisoned and forced to abdicate, ending his reign and beginning the Lancastrian dynasty.

Richard II died at Pontefract Castle, likely starved to death on orders of Henry IV. His death ended the Plantagenet line of direct succession and led to the Wars of the Roses.