Duchy of Aragvi [SEP] dissolved or abolished
Duchy of Aragvi
The Duchy of Aragvi () was an important fiefdom in medieval and early modern Georgia, strategically located in the upper Aragvi valley, in the foothills of the eastern Greater Caucasus crest, and ruled by a succession of "eristavi" ("dukes") from c. 1380 until being transferred to the royal crown in 1747.
History.
The first known dukes of Aragvi belonged to the House of Shaburisdze which flourished in the 13th century. From this house, the duchy passed to those of Tumanisdze
Baghuashi into submission in 1093 and checked their subsequent attempts to revolt. In 1103, David took advantage of the death of the last Kldekarian duke Rati III and abolished the duchy by incorporating the area directly into the royal domain.
See also.
- Duchy of Aragvi
- Duchy of Racha
- Duchy of Ksani
External links.
- "Duchy (Saeristavo) of Kldekari."