Battle of Svindax
Battle in Turkey in 1022
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The Battle of Svindax (Georgian: სვინდაქსის ბრძოლა) was fought during the spring of 1022 between the Byzantine army of Emperor Basil II and the Georgian army of King George I.
| Battle of Svindax | |||||||
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| Part of the Byzantine–Georgian wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Byzantine Empire | Kingdom of Georgia | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Basil II | George I | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
  Location within Turkey  Battle of Svindax (Caucasus Mountains) | |||||||
History
The battle was fought at Svindax (a medieval Georgian chronicler knew it as სვინდაქსი, Suindaksi) in the Phasiane province (Basiani, Basian, or Basean). Ultimately, the Byzantines won a decisive victory. In the aftermath of the conflict, George I of Georgia was forced to negotiate a peace treaty ending the Byzantine-Georgian wars over the succession of the domains of David III of Tao.
See also
References
- A Georgian chronicle Kartlis Cxovreba (Georgian)
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