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Simon II: Ruler of Kartli (1619–1630)
Simon II governed Kartli as a Persian-appointed khan from 1619 to 1630, navigating a complex era of Safavid dominance and local resistance.
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King Simon I of Kartli: His Second Reign (1578–1600)
Explore the second reign of King Simon I of Kartli, his relentless campaigns against Ottoman expansion, and his final days in captivity.
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King Simon I of Kartli: The Fight for Tbilisi (1556–1569)
Discover the legacy of King Simon I of Kartli, his military struggles to liberate Tbilisi, and his defense of Georgia against regional empires.
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King Rostom (Rostom Khan): Ruler of Kartli (1632–1658)
Discover how King Rostom stabilized 17th-century Kartli, turning Tbilisi into a prosperous trade hub through strategic diplomacy and urban reconstruction.
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King Luarsab II of Kartli
King Luarsab II of Kartli ruled Georgia from 1606 to 1615, facing the expansion of Safavid Iran and ultimately choosing martyrdom over converting to Islam.
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King Luarsab I of Kartli (1527–1556)
Discover the defensive reign of King Luarsab I, who led the Kingdom of Kartli through decades of resistance against the Safavid Empire in the 16th century.
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King Levan of Kakheti (1518–1574)
King Levan ruled the Kingdom of Kakheti from 1518 to 1574, marking a significant era of economic growth, stability, and regional political development.
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King Konstantine I: Ruling Unified Georgia Amid Medieval Turkoman Wars
A profile of King Konstantine I, who ruled the unified Kingdom of Georgia from 1407 to 1411/1412 during a critical era of defensive warfare against expanding Turkoman tribes.
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Kaikhosro of Kartli: The Georgian King Who Fell in Afghanistan
Discover the tragic history of King Kaikhosro of Kartli, a brilliant Bagrationi monarch who ruled from 1709 to 1711 and met his end fighting in distant Afghanistan.
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Jesse of Kartli: The Second Reign (1724–1727)
A profile of Jesse's second reign as an Ottoman vassal ruler in Kartli from 1724 to 1727 during a period of intense regional conflict.
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Jesse of Kartli (Ali Quli-Khan): Ruler of Kartli (1714–1716)
A profile of King Jesse of Kartli (Ali Quli-Khan), who ruled the Kingdom of Kartli from 1714 to 1716 under Safavid Iranian hegemony.
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King Giorgi XI of Kartli: His Second Reign (1703–1709)
Discover the dramatic second reign of King Giorgi XI of Kartli, who preserved his crown by commanding Safavid armies in Kandahar.