Siege of Samshvilde 1110
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1110 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Georgia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Georgian–Seljuk wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Georgia, Seljuk Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 41.5072, 44.5056 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Samshvilde was a siege of the city of Samshvilde by the Bishop George of Chqondidi who captured the city on behalf of King David IV. This induced the Seljuks to hastily evacuate most of surrounding districts.
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