Episode 3 of 3
Appointment of Simon II
- When
- 1619
- Where
- Kartli
- Part of
- Safavid Campaigns in Georgia
In 1619, Abbas appointed Simon II as a puppet ruler of Kartli to maintain control over the region.
In 1619, Abbas appointed the loyal Simon II, also known as Semayun Khan, as a puppet ruler of Kartli. He also placed a series of his own governors to rule over districts where rebellious inhabitants were mostly located.
Sources
- Abbas I's Kakhetian and Kartlian campaigns Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
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