Garni, Battle of
1225 CE
The Battle of Garni is fought in 1225 near Garni, Armenia, part of the Kingdom of Georgia from 1125–1225.
The invading Khwarezmid Empire led by Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu, its last sultan, who has ben driven from his realm by the Mongols, is trying to recapture lost territories.
The battle ends with a Khwarezmid victory and is marked as a disastrous event in Georgian history due to betrayal.
As a result, the royal court of Georgian Queen Rusudan (1223–1245) moves to Kutaisi and the country is exposed to subsequent looting during the Mongol invasion.
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