Principality of Svaneti: Map & History
The Principality of Svaneti was a small principality (samtavro) in the Svaneti region of the Greater Caucasus mountains that emerged following the breakup of the Kingdom of Georgia in the late 15th century.
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The Principality of Svaneti was a small principality (samtavro) in the Svaneti region of the Greater Caucasus mountains that emerged following the breakup of the Kingdom of Georgia in the late 15th century. It was ruled successively by the houses of Gelovani and Dadeshkeliani, and was annexed to the Russian Empire in 1858.
Principality of Svaneti in Depth
Early history
Svaneti lies in northwestern Georgia, along two broad upland valleys located to the south of Mount Elbrus – the upper Enguri River valley in the west and the upper Tskhenistskali and its tributary, the Kheladula, in the east. In the period of Georgian unity (1008–1463), it was a duchy (saeristavo) within the Bagratid kingdom of Georgia ruled first by the house of Vardanidze from the late 11th to the 14th century, and then by that of Gelovani which established themselves as virtually independent princes when Georgia fragmented, in the 1460s (officially 1490/1491), into three kingdoms – Kartli, Kakheti, and Imereti – and several regional principalities and feudal enclaves.
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Principality of Svaneti: Key Facts
| Form of government | principality |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1463 |
| Dissolved | 1859 |
Facts from Wikidata Q2919545 (CC0).
Principality of Svaneti Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Principality of Svaneti appears, with the other states of the time.
Principality of Svaneti Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 2,791 km² in 1748 CE.
Principality of Svaneti: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Principality of Svaneti exist?
Principality of Svaneti is dated to 1721 CE – 1833 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
What was the capital of Principality of Svaneti?
The capital of Principality of Svaneti was Not specified.
How large was Principality of Svaneti at its peak?
At its peak in 1748 Principality of Svaneti covered about 2,791 km².
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