Military victories of this ruler include General Bibikov's defeat of rebels at Tatishchevo, and a victory at the Battle of Cheshme led to the signing 
Military victories of this ruler include General Bibikov's defeat of rebels at Tatishchevo, and a victory at the Battle of Cheshme led to the signing of the Treaty of Kuchuk Kainarji. This ruler exiled A.N. Radishchev, and put Stanislaw Poniatowski on a neighboring throne. Better known for defeating Pugachov's rebellion and annexing the Crimea, this ruler came to power after Orlov succeeded in a coup against Peter III. For 10 points, name this ruler of Russia from 1762 to 1796.
Military victories of this ruler include General Bibikov's defeat of rebels at Tatishchevo, and a victory at the Battle of Cheshme led to the signing of the Treaty of Kuchuk Kainarji.
{Catherine} the Great [or {Catherine II}; or {Yekaterina Velikaya}; prompt on {Catherine}]