Battle of Partskhisi

Battle of Partskhisi
Part of Georgian–Seljuk wars

The ruins of castle of Partskhisi.
Datedated from 1072 to 1077 A.D.
Location
Partskhisi, Kingdom of Georgia
41°34′N 44°34′E / 41.567°N 44.567°E / 41.567; 44.567
Result Georgian victory
Belligerents
 Kingdom of Georgia
Kingdom of Kakheti-Hereti
Seljuk Empire
Shaddadids
Commanders and leaders
George II
Aghsartan I
Sarang of Ganja (Savtegin)
Strength
25,000 men 48,000 men[1]
Casualties and losses
unknown unknown

The Battle of Partskhisi (Georgian: ფარცხისის ბრძოლა) was fought between the armies of Kingdom of Georgia and Seljuk Empire. After hours of intense fighting, Georgians won a decisive victory over the Turks.

  1. ^ Silogava; Shengelia (2007). History of Georgia: From the Ancient Times Through the "Rose Revolution". Caucasus University Publishing House, ISBN 9789994086160. pg. 264-265.

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