Battle of Kutais

Map of Kutais, the capital of the Kingdom of Abkhazia
Date883 CE
Location
Kutais, Abkhazia
Result Byzantine victory
Territorial
changes		 Ooccupation of Kutais
Belligerents
 Byzantine Empire Kingdom of Abkhazia
Commanders and leaders
Bagrat King Adarnase

The Battle of Kutais, occurring in the year 883 AD, marked a significant clash between the Byzantine forces, led by Bagrat I of Abkhazia. This historic event unfolded as part of Bagrat's strategic campaign to invade and occupy Kingdom of Abkhazia, following a coup attempt in 871 AD by John Shavliani.

Background

Facing a coup in 871 AD by John Shavliani, Bagrat narrowly escaped an assassination attempt through drowning. Seeking refuge in Constantinople, he planned his return to the kingdom, determined to regain his rule.

Battle

The confrontation took place in Kutais, the capital city of Kingdom of Abkhazia. The clash between the Byzantine forces and the Abkhazians resulted in a decisive victory for Bagrat I of Abkhazia. Kutais was successfully occupied, and during the battle, Adarnase of Abkhazia, the son of John Shavliani, fell into the hands of Bagrat.

Outcome

Tragically for Adarnase, the captured king faced a dire fate as Bagrat, intent on fully regaining control, ordered Adarnase's execution. The Battle of Kutais not only shifted territorial control and allowed Bagrat to rule Abkhazia, causing the rule of the Shavliani Dynasty to come to an end.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Natho, Nadir I. Circassian History, 2009, p. 66.
  2. ↑ Kartlis Cxovreba 2012, pp. 143-144, ARTANUJI Publishing
  3. ↑ Venning, Timothy (2023-06-30). A Compendium of Medieval World Sovereigns. Taylor & Francis. p. 47. ISBN 978-1-000-86633-9.
  4. ↑ Mikaberidze, Alexander (2015-02-06). Historical Dictionary of Georgia. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 159. ISBN 978-1-4422-4146-6.
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