However the ruler of LOCATION@1 wanted to remain independent , neither joining LOCATION@2 or LOCATION@3 , this led to war between the two neighbouring countries in which LOCATION@1 became divided between them .

However the ruler of LOCATION@1 wanted to remain independent , neither joining LOCATION@2 or LOCATION@3 , this lead to war between the two neighbouring countries in which LOCATION@1 became divided between them .
