- Battle of Digomi
Infobox Military Conflict
conflict=Battle of Digomi
caption=
partof=the Persian invasions of Georgia
date=1567
place=Near Digomi,Tbilisi
result=Georgian victory
combatant1=Georgians
combatant2=Persians
commander1=KingSimon I of Kartli
commander2=Daut-Khan
strength1=
strength2=
casualties1=2,000
casualties2=UnknownBattle of Digomi was a part of a campaign launched by the
Georgian kingSimon I of Kartli aimed at liberation of the capitalTbilisi from thePersians in1567 .King Simon’s troops encamped at
Digomi valley nearTbilisi and began preparations for a siege. The city was defended by Daut Khan, a Georgian ruler appointed by the PersianShah Tahmasp I . Daut Khan attempted to make a sortie with his Persian force, but was routed by Simon’s cavalry and found shelter within the walls ofTbilisi Fortress. TheKartli an troops invested the fortress, but could not take it and the campaign ended unsuccessfully.See also
*
Safavid Empire
*List of Georgian battles
* History of Georgia
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