The insurgents headed by Abes Bolkvadze clash…
August 1841 CE
on August 9, 1841, inflict heavy casualties upon them and force Brusilov to retreat.
Twice this month the Gurians try but fail to take Ozurgeti, the principal town of Guria and the last remaining outpost of the Russians.
Dissension within the rebel ranks leads to the defection of many noble allies, most importantly of Prince David Gugunava.