Battle of Svindax

Battle in Turkey in 1022
39°54′N 41°36′E / 39.900°N 41.600°E / 39.900; 41.600Result Byzantine victory; Treaty of 1022Belligerents Byzantine Empire Kingdom of GeorgiaCommanders and leaders Basil II George IStrength unknown unknown
Battle of Svindax is located in Turkey
Battle of Svindax
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Location within Turkey
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Battle of Svindax is located in Caucasus mountains
Battle of Svindax
Battle of Svindax (Caucasus mountains)
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Byzantine–Georgian
wars
  • Shirimni
  • Svindax
  • Sasireti
  • Expedition to Chaldia

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.

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

  • Battle of Shirimni
  • Battle of Sasireti
  • Tao-Klarjeti

References

  • A Georgian chronicle Kartlis Cxovreba (Georgian)
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