Battle of Ghartiskari

The Battle of Ghartiskari (Georgian: ღართისკარის ბრძოლა) was fought either in October 1778 or 1779 in Ghartiskari between the personal guard of Ketevan Andronikashvili and a marauding Lezgin band. After three attacks mounted by the Georgians with Ketevan's personal leadership, the Lezgins were defeated decisively.

Battle of Ghartiskari
Part of Lekianoba

Marauding Lezgins returning from a raid.
Date1778 or 1779
Location
Ghartiskari, Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti
Result Decisive Georgian victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti Lezgin marauders
Commanders and leaders
Ketevan Andronikashvili Unknown
Strength
300 cavalry[1] 500[1]-800[2] mounted raiders
Casualties and losses
light heavy

Background

Ketevan, a noblewoman on Heraclius II's court, was traveling from Mukhrani through Ghartiskari passage to the capital of the kingdom, Tbilisi accompanied by a royal guard detachment appointed by the king. At the time, frequent North-Caucasian incursions posed great threat to travelers in Georgia. After an ambush perpetrated by the Lezgins, Ketevan took charge of the guard and annihilated the marauders. After arriving in Tbilisi unharmed, she was received by Heraclius with a large celebration festivity.[1][2]

References
  1. Ioseliani, Platon Life of George XIII, Iveria redaction, 1880, Part II.
  2. "Republic of Georgia" N61, 2010, Tbilisi

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