Fragmentation of the Kingdom of Georgia
- When
- 1466
- Where
- Kingdom of Georgia
- Episodes
- 1
The unified Kingdom of Georgia collapsed into anarchy by 1466 due to internal strife and external pressure. This disintegration led to the subdivision of the realm into rival political units, a process that continued through the late 15th century.
Episodes
Background and detail
Background. The Kingdom of Georgia, founded in the early 11th century, had previously reached a zenith of power during the 11th to 13th centuries. However, by the late 15th century, the state had become a fractured entity due to prolonged internal and external conflicts.
Political Disintegration. A series of events culminated in the final collapse of the kingdom into anarchy by 1466. Following this date, the unified Kingdom of Georgia ceased to exist and was subdivided into several distinct political units, marking the end of centralized rule.
People involved
- Kingdom of Georgia · Political entity undergoing fragmentation
- Uzun Hasan · Aq Qoyunlu prince and external aggressor
Sources
- Kingdom of Georgia Wikipedia
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