Battle of Martqopi

Battle of Martqopi

The Battle of Martqopi was a 1625 military confrontation between Georgia and Iran. The Georgians, led by general Giorgi Saakadze, defeated the Iranian army.

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* [http://ggdavid.tripod.com/georgia/history.htm The History of Georgia]


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