Georgian campaign (1068)

The Georgian Campaign occurred in 1068 and was led by Alp Arslan of the Seljuk Empire.[1]

Georgian Campaign (1068)
Part of Georgian–Seljuk wars
Date1068
Location
Georgia
Result

Seljuk victory
• Seljuks capture Tbilisi and Rustavi[1][2]

• Bagrat IV submits to the Seljuk Empire[1]
Belligerents
Seljuk Empire  Kingdom of Georgia
Commanders and leaders
Alp Arslan Bagrat IV

Background

In 1064 Alp Arslan invaded Georgia, he captured the region between Tiflis and the Çoruh river as well as Akhalkalaki and Alaverdi. [3] After his victory Alp Arslan sent Bagrat IV a letter giving him two options, one related to converting to Islam and the other related to an annual payment of jizya.[4] Bagrat declared his submission to paying the annual jizya but in 1065 the Georgians broke this agreement.[2][4]

Invasion

In 1068 Alp Arslan invaded Georgia and brought area from Tbilisi to Rustavi under his control.[2] He was able to capture Tbilisi after a short battle, Bagrat IV then declared his submission.[1][2] He also captured Rustavi, he entrusted Tbilisi and Rustavi to the emir of Ganja.[1] A Georgian chronicle stated that Alp Arslan had stayed in Georgia for six weeks leaving everything in fire and blood and that countless Christians were either killed or enslaved.[1]

Aftermath

During the reign of Malik Shah the Georgians took advantage of the fights over the throne, they freed themselves from Seljuk rule and captured Şavşat and its surroundings during 1073-1074.[2]

References
  1. Şenol, F. "Ortaçağ Gürcistanının Meşhur Şehri: Tiflis". Oğuz-Türkmen Araştırmaları Dergisi 4 (2020 ): 9-100
  2. Orta Çağ'da Türk-Gürcü münasebetlerini şekillendiren faktörler. İ Tellioğlu. 2009.
  3. 1018-1071 Yılları Arasında Selçuklu Bizans İlişkileri ve Ermeniler A Toksoy. Yeni Türkiye S. 60 CI Ermeni Meselesi Özel Sayısı. 2014.
  4. Gürcü Kaynaklarina Göre Gürcistan Altın Çağ Döneminin Son Hükümdari: Kraliçe Tamar The Last Ruler of the Golden Age of Georgia in Georgian Sources: Queen Tamar. Ayşe Beyza Büyükçinar. Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi. Karadeniz Araştırmaları Enstitüsü.
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