Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada vs Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq

Quesada led an expedition of 800 men from the Caribbean coast into the Colombian interior. He defeated the Muisca Confederation, a loose alliance of Chibcha-speaking chiefdoms, through a combination of military force and diplomacy. The conquest took 2 years.

Quesada founded the city of Santa Fe de Bogot

Quesada was appointed Adelantado (governor) of the New Kingdom of Granada by the Spanish Crown. He held this position until his death, overseeing the administration and expansion of the colony. He also served as a judge in the Royal Audiencia.

Quesada led an expedition into the eastern plains of Colombia (Llanos Orientales) in search of El Dorado. The expedition was a disaster, with most of the 300 men dying from disease, starvation, and attacks by indigenous peoples. Quesada returned to Bogot

Quesada died of leprosy in Mariquita, Colombia, on February 16, 1579. He was buried in the Cathedral of Bogot

On July 5, 1977, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq led a military coup against Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, imposing martial law. Zia cited political unrest and alleged electoral fraud as reasons, beginning an 11-year military dictatorship.

Zia-ul-Haq launched a comprehensive Islamization program, introducing Hudood Ordinances, Islamic courts, and mandatory zakat. He also enforced Islamic dress codes and curriculum changes, reshaping Pakistan's legal and social framework along conservative religious lines.

Zia-ul-Haq oversaw the execution of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on April 4, 1979, after a controversial murder conviction. The execution was condemned internationally and deepened political divisions in Pakistan.

Zia-ul-Haq died on August 17, 1988, when his military aircraft crashed near Bahawalpur. The crash also killed several senior generals and the U.S. ambassador. The cause remains disputed, with theories ranging from sabotage to mechanical failure.