Min Aung Hlaing vs Murarbaji Deshpande

Min Aung Hlaing was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces). He succeeded Than Shwe and became the most powerful military figure, overseeing the armed forces during the country's political transition.

Under Min Aung Hlaing's command, the Myanmar military launched a brutal crackdown in Rakhine State following attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army. The operation resulted in mass killings, rape, and the displacement of over 700,000 Rohingya Muslims to Bangladesh, leading to accusations of genocide.

Min Aung Hlaing led a military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. The coup was justified by unsubstantiated claims of election fraud, and it plunged Myanmar into a civil war and economic crisis.

Following the coup, Min Aung Hlaing declared himself Prime Minister of the newly formed State Administration Council. He assumed executive power, reversing the country's democratic transition and consolidating military control.

In response to the coup and human rights abuses, the United States, European Union, and other nations imposed sanctions on Min Aung Hlaing and his associates. The sanctions targeted his assets and restricted travel, but failed to force a return to civilian rule.

Murarbaji Deshpande commanded the defense of Purandar Fort against a Mughal siege led by Mirza Raja Jai Singh. He held the fort for several weeks despite heavy bombardment and assaults.

Murarbaji Deshpande was killed while defending Purandar Fort. He was struck by a cannonball during the final Mughal assault. His sacrifice allowed Shivaji to negotiate the Treaty of Purandar.