Battle of Bolnisi 1228
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1228 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Georgia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Khwarazmian campaigns in Georgia | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Khwarazmian Empire, Kingdom of Georgia | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.4500, 44.5333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Bolnisi (Georgian: ბოლნისის ბრძოლა) was fought in 1228 AD near Bolnisi, then part of the Kingdom of Georgia. The invading Khwarazmid Empire was led by Jalal al-Din Mangburni, its last Sultan, who was driven from his realm by the Mongol Empire and was trying to recapture lost territories.
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