Battle of Ghartiskari

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Battle of Ghartiskari

Part of Lekianoba

Date: 1778 or 1779
Location: Ghartiskari, Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti (Georgia)

Result: Georgian victory

Belligerents:
- Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti (royal guard)
- Lezgin raiders

Commanders:
- Ketevan Andronikashvili (Georgian)
- Lezgin commander unknown

Strength:
- 300 royal guard cavalry
- 500–800 mounted Lezgin raiders

Casualties:
- Georgians: light
- Lezgins: heavy

Overview:
A Lezgin raiding party ambushed a royal guard escort led by Ketevan Andronikashvili while she traveled with the king’s guard from Mukhrani toward Tbilisi. After the ambush, Ketevan took command and led three mounted counterattacks. The Georgians defeated the raiders decisively. Ketevan and the guard reached Tbilisi unharmed and were welcomed by King Heraclius II with a grand celebration.