Muhammad VIII al-Amin vs Phetracha

Muhammad VIII al-Amin became the Bey of Tunis in 1943, ruling under the French protectorate. His reign coincided with the rise of Tunisian nationalism and the Neo Destour party's demands for independence.

As Bey, Muhammad VIII al-Amin formally signed the agreements that ended the French protectorate and granted Tunisia independence on March 20, 1956. This made him the last monarch of an independent Tunisia.

On July 25, 1957, the Tunisian Constituent Assembly voted to abolish the monarchy and declare a republic. Muhammad VIII al-Amin was deposed and placed under house arrest, ending the Husainid dynasty's rule.

Phetracha's forces besieged the French garrison in Bangkok for four months. The French surrendered and were allowed to leave Siam, ending French military presence and influence in the kingdom.

Phetracha led a coup against the dying King Narai, executing Narai's adopted son and the Greek minister Constantine Phaulkon. He seized the throne, ending the pro-French policy and expelling French troops from Siam.

Phetracha formally crowned himself king of Ayutthaya, founding the Ban Phlu Luang dynasty. His reign marked a return to isolationist policies and traditional Siamese governance.

Phetracha crushed a rebellion by Mon ethnic groups in the Tenasserim region. The rebellion was sparked by forced resettlement policies, and its suppression reinforced Siamese control over the area.