Mahadji Scindia vs Wu Sangui

Mahadji Scindia assumed the regency of Gwalior after the death of his predecessor. He consolidated power and expanded the Scindia domain through military campaigns and alliances.

Mahadji Scindia led Maratha forces to capture Delhi from the Rohilla Afghans. He restored the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II to the throne, becoming the de facto power behind the Mughal court.

Mahadji Scindia was appointed as the regent (Vakil-i-Mutlaq) of the Mughal Empire by Shah Alam II. This gave him control over Mughal administration and military, making him the most powerful figure in northern India.

Mahadji Scindia fought against the Rajput coalition of Jaipur and Jodhpur at Lalsot. The battle ended inconclusively, but it weakened Rajput resistance to Maratha expansion.

Mahadji Scindia defeated the Rajput forces of Jaipur at the Battle of Patan. The victory forced Jaipur to accept Maratha suzerainty and pay tribute.

Mahadji Scindia defeated the Rajput forces of Jodhpur at the Battle of Merta. This victory extended Maratha control over Marwar and established Scindia as the dominant power in Rajasthan.

Wu Sangui allied with the Manchu forces to defeat Li Zicheng's rebel army at the Battle of Shanhai Pass. The combined Qing-Ming loyalist army routed Li's forces, forcing Li to retreat from Beijing. This battle sealed the Qing conquest of northern China.

Wu Sangui, commanding the Ming garrison at Shanhai Pass, opened the pass to the Manchu army led by Dorgon. This allowed the Manchus to enter China proper and march on Beijing, which had been captured by Li Zicheng's rebel forces.

Wu Sangui was appointed Prince of Pingxi by the Qing dynasty for his role in their conquest. He was granted control over Yunnan province, becoming one of the three powerful feudatories that ruled southern China under Qing suzerainty.

Wu Sangui initiated the Revolt of the Three Feudatories against the Qing dynasty. He proclaimed a new dynasty and led a rebellion from his base in Yunnan, initially gaining control of much of southern China before the Qing counteroffensive.

Wu Sangui proclaimed himself Emperor of the Zhou dynasty in Hengzhou (modern Hengyang). This act formalized his rebellion against the Qing. However, he died later that same year, and his rebellion collapsed shortly after.