Battle of Botora

Battle of Botora
	Part of the Georgian-Seljuk wars
Date	February 14, 1120
Location	Botora, Kingdom of Georgia
Result	Georgian victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Georgia	Great Seljuk Empire
Commanders and leaders
David IV	Unknown leader

Battle of Botora (Georgian: ბოტორის ბრძოლა) was fought between the armies of the Kingdom of Georgia and the Seljuk Empire on February 14, 1120.

In February 1120, David the Builder first moved to Geguti, and from there to Khupati. The Seljuks found out how far it was, they camped at Botora. On February 14, David attacked the Seljuks and completely destroyed them. In the battle, Georgians captured many opponents and gained a lot of booty.[1] [2]

Aftermath

In 1120 David Captured Qabala The city of Shirvanshah. In November 1120, David's army attacked and defeated the Seljuks in Ashornia and Sevgelamej.[2]

References

M. Lortkipanidze, O. Japaridze, D. Muskhelishvili, R. Metreveli (2012). History of Georgia in four volumes, Vol. II - History of Georgia from the 4th century to the 13th century. p. 390 ISBN 9789941195853
Roin Metreveli, Saint David the Builder, Tbilisi, 2011, p. 80

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[1] M. Lortkipanidze, O. Japaridze, D. Muskhelishvili, R. Metreveli (2012). History of Georgia in four volumes, Vol. II - History of Georgia from the 4th century to the 13th century. p. 390 ISBN 9789941195853

[:0-2] Roin Metreveli, Saint David the Builder, Tbilisi, 2011, p. 80