However , Prince Abashidze promised Mamia the Imeretian crown and had Simon assassinated in his palace in 1701 .
With the support of Mamia III Gurieli , prince of Guria , Simon managed to stage a comeback and married Mamia 's sister .
Prince Abashidze promised Mamia the Imeretian crown and had Simon assassinated in Simon 's palace in 1701 .
With the support of Mamia III Gurieli , prince of Guria , Simon managed to stage a comeback and married Mamia 's sister .