Mikolaj Potocki vs Ranoji Scindia

Potocki was appointed Great Crown Hetman, the highest military office in Poland. This position gave him command over Polish forces, but his leadership during the Khmelnytsky Uprising proved disastrous.

Mikolaj Potocki commanded Polish forces against the Cossack uprising led by Bohdan Khmelnytsky at Korsu

Potocki sent his son Stefan with a force to confront Khmelnytsky at Zhovti Vody. The Polish force was defeated, and Stefan Potocki was captured and died in Tatar captivity. This defeat preceded the larger disaster at Korsu

Potocki was released from Cossack captivity after the Treaty of Zboriv. He returned to Poland but his reputation was damaged by the defeats. He continued to serve as hetman until his death.

Ranoji Scindia was appointed as the Maratha subedar of Malwa by Peshwa Baji Rao I. This gave him control over a large territory and laid the foundation for the Scindia dynasty of Gwalior.

Ranoji Scindia participated in the Maratha raid on Delhi under Baji Rao I. The attack on the Mughal capital demonstrated Maratha power and led to the extraction of tribute.

Ranoji Scindia fought alongside Malhar Rao Holkar in the siege of Vasai against the Portuguese. The victory ended Portuguese control in the Konkan region.

Ranoji Scindia established his capital at Gwalior, fortifying the Gwalior Fort and building a palace. This city became the center of Scindia power for over a century.

Ranoji Scindia was killed in a battle against the Nizam of Hyderabad's forces near the Narmada River. His death occurred during a Maratha campaign to expand into the Deccan.