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Battle of Marabda (1625): The Great Rebellion of Kartli-Kakheti
The Battle of Marabda on July 1, 1625, was a pivotal clash between the unified Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti and the Safavid Empire during the Great Rebellion.
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Battle of Limani (March 5, 1829): Russo-Turkish War in Georgia
The Battle of Limani on March 5, 1829, was a key engagement of the Russo-Turkish War where allied Russian and Guria forces defeated the Ottoman army.
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The Battle of Krtsanisi (1795): The Qajar Invasion and the Destruction of Tbilisi
The Battle of Krtsanisi on September 11, 1795, marked a catastrophic defeat for the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti, leading to the near-total destruction of Tbilisi by Qajar forces.
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Battle of Khatisopli (1584): Kartli and Samtskhe Resistance
The Battle of Khatisopli in 1584 saw a combined force from Kartli and Samtskhe secure a victory against the Ottoman Empire during the Ottoman–Safavid War.
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The Caucasian War (1817–1864) and Georgia
A historical analysis of the Caucasian War (1817–1864), detailing the regional conflict between the Russian Empire, Georgian detachments, and the Caucasian Imamate.
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The Caucasus Campaign of 1914: World War I in Georgia
The Caucasus Campaign of World War I altered the fate of the South Caucasus, paving the way for Georgia's independence in 1918.
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Russo-Persian War: The Caucasus Campaign of 1722
The 1722 Caucasus campaign during the Russo-Persian War brought catastrophic consequences to the Kingdom of Kartli, forcing King Vakhtang VI into exile.
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The Ottoman-Safavid War: Campaign for the Liberation of the Caucasus (1603)
An analysis of the 1603–1612 Ottoman-Safavid War in Georgia, examining the strategic alliances of Kartli and Kakheti and the regional outcomes.
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The Trebizond Civil War: Georgian Intervention of 1341
A historical overview of the 1341 Georgian military intervention in Trebizond, exploring the geopolitical context, key factions, and political outcomes.
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The Georgian-Ossetian Conflict (1918–1920): Bolshevik Destabilization
An analysis of the 1918–1920 Georgian-Ossetian conflict, exploring how Bolshevik-backed insurgencies challenged the Democratic Republic of Georgia.
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The Anti-Iranian Rebellion: Kartli Insurrection (1742–1745)
The Kartli rebellion of 1742–1745 was a major anti-Iranian insurrection that reshaped eastern Georgia's leadership under Nader Shah.
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Ottoman Expansion in Samtskhe: The Battle of Karagak (1543)
The Battle of Karagak in 1543 marked a major military victory for the combined forces of Imereti and Guria against the advancing Ottoman Empire in Samtskhe.