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Ivane Shavliani: Medieval Ruler of the Kingdom of Abkhazia (878–880)
Ivane Shavliani was a non-dynastic ruler of Svan origin who held power in the medieval Kingdom of Abkhazia from 878 to 880 AD.
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Istvine of Abasgia: 7th-Century Ruler in Northwestern Georgia
Discover the history of Istvine, a 7th-century ruler of Abasgia (modern Abkhazia), and his role in early medieval Georgia.
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Giorgi I (Akhtsepeli): Ruler of the Kingdom of Abkhazia
Discover the history of Giorgi I Akhtsepeli, who ruled the Kingdom of Abkhazia from 872 to 879 AD during a critical phase of medieval Georgian integration.
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Ghozari: 7th-Century Ruler of Abkhazia
Discover the historical profile of Ghozari, an early prince of Abkhazia who ruled during the complex geopolitical landscape of 7th-century western Georgia.
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Queen Ghadana: Regent of Second-Century Kartli
Discover the history of Queen Ghadana, the regent ruler of ancient Kartli (Iberia) who managed the kingdom's affairs during the late second century AD.
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Ghadami (Adami): Ruler of Kartli and the Diarchy in Early Georgia
Discover the history of Ghadami (Adami), a late 2nd-century ruler of Kartli whose reign marked the final consolidation of power and the end of Georgia's historical diarchy.
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Demetre II: Ruler of the Kingdom of Abkhazia (837–873 AD)
Demetre II ruled the Kingdom of Abkhazia from 837 to 873 AD, leading Western Georgia's defense against Arab expansionism during the early medieval era.
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Demetre I of Abkhazia: 8th-Century Western Georgian Ruler
Discover the historical role of Demetre I, an 8th-century ruler of Abkhazia who governed during a crucial era of Byzantine-Georgian relations and early regional consolidation.
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King Dachi: The Monarch Who Established Tbilisi as Capital
Discover the legacy of King Dachi, the medieval ruler of Kartli who fulfilled his father's legacy by officially moving the capital of Georgia to Tbilisi.
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Barnuki: Early Medieval Ruler of Abkhazia (8th Century)
Discover the historical profile of Barnuki, an early medieval prince of Abkhazia who ruled during the critical political transitions of 8th-century Western Georgia.
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Bakur III (Bakur V): The Last King of Early Iberia
The reign of Bakur III (Bakur V) and the dramatic events of 580, which led to the Sasanian abolition of the monarchy in Kartli.
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ბაკურ II (ბაკურ IV) (ორმეფობა (ქართლი), ახ. წ. VI საუკუნის I ნახევარი)
Discover the history of Bakur II (Bakur IV), a 6th-century ruler of Kartli who reigned during the complex era of Ormepoba (dual kingship) under the Chosroid dynasty.