Musa ibn Nusayr vs Sima Shi

Musa ibn Nusayr was appointed governor of Ifriqiya (North Africa) by the Umayyad Caliphate. He led campaigns that subdued the Berber tribes, established Islamic rule across the Maghreb, and consolidated Umayyad control from Egypt to the Atlantic.

Musa ibn Nusayr appointed Tariq ibn Ziyad as commander of the initial invasion of the Iberian Peninsula. This decision led to the rapid conquest of Visigothic Spain, though Musa later became jealous of Tariq's success.

Musa ibn Nusayr led a second wave of troops into the Iberian Peninsula, capturing cities such as Seville and Merida. He joined forces with Tariq ibn Ziyad and together they consolidated Umayyad control over most of the peninsula.

Musa ibn Nusayr was recalled to Damascus by Caliph al-Walid I, where he faced accusations of corruption and mismanagement. He was fined and stripped of his positions, ending his career in disgrace despite his conquests.

Sima Shi participated in his father Sima Yi's coup at Gaoping Tombs, which removed the regent Cao Shuang from power. This event marked the beginning of the Sima family's dominance over the Cao Wei state.

Sima Shi led a campaign to suppress the rebellion of Wang Ling, a Wei general who opposed the Sima family's control. Wang Ling was defeated and committed suicide, solidifying Sima Shi's authority in the Wei court.

Sima Shi died from an illness while on campaign against the rebellion of Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin. His brother Sima Zhao succeeded him as regent of Wei, continuing the Sima family's path to founding the Jin Dynasty.