Battle Of Rakhsi
The Battle of Rakhsi () was a battle between the Kingdom of Georgia and the Seljuks in the Rakhsi ( Aras) river in 1118. David IV heard from Nakhiduri the story of the Seljuks' invasion of Javakheti and killing of Beshken Jaqeli. The king, despite the opposition of some nobles, set off with his army and fought the Seljuk Turks at the edge of Rakhsi. The battle ended with a Georgian victory. Aftermath Capture of Lori David IV captured Lori in 1118. Since 1065, the city had been the capital of Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget, created by the Kiurikian dynasty. David IV annexed Lori with its surrounding territory to Georgia. Capture of Agarani In July 1118, David IV captured Agarani in one day. Bagrat IV, David's grandfather, had taken three months to capture Agarani in the previous century.''History of Georgia'', Vol. II, 2012, p. 387 See also * List of Georgian battles This is a list of the most important battles in the history of the nation of Georgia. * Battle of the ...
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