Hamzat Bek vs Maurice Bishop

Following Ghazi Muhammad's death, Hamzat Bek was elected as the second imam of the Caucasian Imamate. He continued the jihad against Russia, consolidating power in Dagestan and expanding the rebellion.

Hamzat Bek's forces captured the Avar capital of Khunzakh, killing the ruling khans. This victory eliminated a major pro-Russian dynasty and extended his control over central Dagestan.

Hamzat Bek was assassinated by a group of Avars led by Hadji Murad in the Khunzakh mosque. The killers sought revenge for the deaths of the Avar khans. His death created a power vacuum filled by Shamil.

Bishop's government implemented socialist reforms, including free education, healthcare, and land redistribution. It also established close ties with Cuba, the Soviet Union, and other socialist states.

Bishop's New Jewel Movement (NJM) overthrew the government of Eric Gairy in a bloodless coup on March 13, 1979. Bishop became Prime Minister, establishing a Marxist-Leninist government in Grenada.

Bishop's government, with Cuban assistance, built the Point Salines International Airport. The US claimed it was for military purposes, while Grenada said it was for tourism. The airport became a flashpoint in US-Grenada tensions.

Bishop was overthrown and executed by hardline elements within his own party, led by Bernard Coard, on October 19, 1983. His death triggered the US invasion of Grenada and ended the revolution.