Bagrationi-Dynastie
Von den Bergfestungen Iberiens bis zur Pracht Tiflis' prägte die Bagrationi-Dynastie über ein Jahrtausend lang das Schicksal Georgiens – eine ununterbrochene Linie von Ehrgeiz, Widerstandsfähigkeit und tragischer Größe.
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 575–1810
- Founder
- Guaram I
- Region
- Caucasus
- Religion
- Orthodox
Notable Rulers
Guaram I
Prince of Iberia
Reign: 575 – 600
FounderGuaram I stands as a pivotal figure in the early history of Iberia’s ruling elite, his legacy shaped by both the ambitio...
Ashot I the Great
King of Iberia
Reign: 813 – 826
Ashot I, remembered as 'the Great,' emerges from the chronicles of the early medieval Caucasus as both a restorer and a ...
David IV 'the Builder'
King of Georgia
Reign: 1089 – 1125
David IV, 'the Builder,' occupies a foundational place in Georgian history not only as a unifier but as a complex, at ti...
Queen Tamar
Queen of Georgia
Reign: 1184 – 1213
Queen Tamar, the first woman to govern Georgia in her own right, stands as one of medieval Eurasia’s most enigmatic rule...
Erekle II
King of Kartli-Kakheti
Reign: 1762 – 1798
Erekle II emerges from the historical record as a ruler marked by both vision and vulnerability, a sovereign whose life ...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
David IV Ascends the Throne
David IV 'the Builder' becomes King of Georgia, initiating a period of sweeping reforms and military revival.
Battle of Didgori
David IV leads Georgian forces to a decisive victory over the Seljuks at Didgori, securing the kingdom's independence and ushering in a golden age.
Queen Tamar's Accession
Queen Tamar becomes the first female ruler of Georgia, presiding over the apex of Bagrationi power and cultural achievement.
First Mongol Invasion
The Mongol armies invade Georgia, marking the beginning of a prolonged era of devastation and fragmentation for the dynasty.
Division of the Kingdom
The unified Georgian kingdom fragments into the separate kingdoms of Kartli, Kakheti, and Imereti, each ruled by rival Bagrationi branches.
Erekle II Unites Kartli and Kakheti
Erekle II unites the eastern kingdoms of Kartli and Kakheti, attempting to restore Georgian unity in the face of mounting foreign threats.
Treaty of Georgievsk
Erekle II signs the Treaty of Georgievsk, placing Kartli-Kakheti under Russian protection in a bid to safeguard the dynasty’s survival.
Annexation by the Russian Empire
Tsar Alexander I formally annexes Kartli-Kakheti, abolishing the Bagrationi monarchy and ending centuries of royal rule.
Restoration of Georgian Independence
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Georgia regains its independence, and Bagrationi descendants return to public life, symbolizing enduring national identity.
Guaram I Installed as Prince of Iberia
With Byzantine support, Guaram I is installed as Prince of Iberia, establishing the Bagrationi family's political foothold in the Caucasus.
Ashot I Reclaims Tao-Klarjeti
Ashot I secures control over Tao-Klarjeti, marking the resurgence of Bagrationi power and the beginning of new territorial consolidation.
Crowning of Ashot I as King of Iberia
Ashot I is crowned King of Iberia with Byzantine recognition, formalizing the Bagrationi's royal status and expanding their legitimacy.
Connected Across The Archives
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Civilization Archive
(7)Abbasid Civilization
The Bagrationi Dynasty's emergence during the Abbasid Caliphate facilitated trade routes, enhancing cultural and economic ties in the Caucasus.
Achaemenid Persian Empire
The Achaemenid Empire's administrative innovations shaped Bagrationi governance, influencing their approach to regional control and cultural integration.
Armenian Civilization
Ruling over Armenian territories, the Bagrationi Dynasty influenced the cultural and political landscape, fostering a unique Armenian-Georgian identity.
Byzantine Empire
Coexisting with the Byzantine Empire, the Bagrationi Dynasty played a key role in regional power shifts and military alliances.
Byzantine Empire
The Bagrationi Dynasty and Byzantine Empire's simultaneous existence facilitated vital trade and cultural exchanges, shaping the Caucasian and Eastern Roman worlds.
Ottoman Empire
The Bagrationi Dynasty and the Ottoman Empire coexisted, with their interactions significantly impacting the strategic control of the Caucasus region.
Conflict Archive
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