Polity Kingdom of Georgia (Timurid Vassal)

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The Kingdom of Georgia became a tributary of the Timurid Empire but remained mostly independent, and Christian.

Establishment

  • September 1403: In 1403, the fortress of Birtvisi was taken by the Timurid Empire, making the Kingdom of Georgia a vassal state. Despite this, Georgia maintained its independence and Christian identity under the rule of King George VII and the Timurid Empire.

Chronology

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1. Timurid invasions

Military campaigns of Timur (or Tamerlane), a Turco-Mongol conqueror who founded the Timurid Empire in and around modern-day Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia.

1.1. Tokhtamysh-Timur war

Was a war between the Golden Horde and the Timurid Empire.

1.1.1. Timur's invasions of Georgia

Was the military invasion of Georgia by the Timurid Empire.

  • September 1403: In 1403, the fortress of Birtvisi was taken by the Timurid Empire, making the Kingdom of Georgia a vassal state. Despite this, Georgia maintained its independence and Christian identity under the rule of King George VII and the Timurid Empire.
  • January 1406: Timur's invasions of Georgia.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

  • January 1413: The Kingdom of Imereti becomes part of the Kingdom of Georgia.
  • February 1415: Timur's death in 1405 marked the beginning of the end of his Empire.

Disestablishment

  • February 1415: Timur's death in 1405 marked the beginning of the end of his Empire.