Battle of Rakhsi

The Battle of Rakhsi (Georgian: რახსის ბრძოლა) was a battle between the Kingdom of Georgia and the Seljuks in the Rakhsi (Aras) river in 1118. David IV heard from Nakhiduri the story of the Seljuks' invasion of Javakheti and killing of Beshken Jaqeli. The king, despite the opposition of some nobles, set off with his army and fought the Seljuk Turks at the edge of Rakhsi. The battle ended with a Georgian victory.[1]

Battle of Rakhsi
Part of the Georgian-Seljuk wars
Date1118
Location
Rakhsi (Aras)
Result Georgian victory
Belligerents
 Kingdom of Georgia Seljuk Empire
Commanders and leaders
David IV Unknown

Aftermath

Capture of Lori

David IV captured Lori in 1118. Since 1065, the city had been the capital of Kingdom of Tashir-Dzoraget, created by the Kiurikian dynasty. David IV annexed Lori with its surrounding territory to Georgia.[2]

Capture of Agarani

In July 1118, David IV captured Agarani in one day. Bagrat IV, David's grandfather, had taken three months to capture Agarani in the previous century.[3]

See also

References
  1. History of Georgia, Vol. II, 2012, p. 386
  2. Roin Metreveli — Saint David Agmashenebeli, 2011, p. 68
  3. History of Georgia, Vol. II, 2012, p. 387

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