Duchy of Racha [SEP] dissolved or abolished
Duchy of Racha
The Duchy of Racha (, "rach'is saerist'avo") was an important fiefdom in medieval and early modern Georgia, located in the western province of Racha, in the upper Rioni Valley in the foothills of the Greater Caucasus crest, and ruled by a succession of "eristavi" ("dukes") from c. 1050 until being transferred to the royal crown in 1789.
History.
The duchy of Racha was founded c. 1050, when a branch of the Liparitid family, subsequently known as Kakhaberidze
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."