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The Battle of Tashiskari (1609)
A crucial historical event in 1609 that saved the Kingdom of Kartli from destruction and marked the rise of the great commander Giorgi Saakadze.
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Akaki Tsereteli
Akaki Tsereteli: an overview of this topic in the history of Georgia. Part of our Georgia history guide.
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Abolition of the Georgian Patriarchate (1811)
An examination of the 1811 abolition of the Georgian Orthodox Church's autocephaly by the Russian Empire and its impact on Georgia's cultural heritage.
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General Giorgi Mazniashvili – The Man Who Kept Georgia on the Map
Biography of General Giorgi Mazniashvili (1870–1937), the National Hero who saved Batumi and Abkhazia. Discover unknown historical facts and travel routes.
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Saurmag I: Consolidation of the Kingdom of Iberia, Intra-class Transformation, and Foreign-Policy Ch
The consolidation of the Iberian state under King Saurmag I, focusing on the suppression of the Eristavis' revolt, the institutionalization of the Aznauri class, and the territorial challenges posed by the expansion of…
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The Genesis of the Kingdom of Iberia: The Era of King Parnavaz I, State Institutions and Cultural Tr
The genesis of the Iberian state under King Parnavaz I, detailing his comprehensive administrative reforms, the establishment of the Eristavi system, the Armazi cult, and cultural achievements in the Hellenistic era.