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Tamerlane's Invasion of Georgia: The Forgotten Christian Kingdom
In 1386, Tamerlane turned his armies toward the Caucasus, launching a brutal campaign against the Christian kingdom of Georgia. Over the next two decades, he would invade Georgia eight times, leaving a trail of destruction that reshaped the region. This episode explores the clash between the Timurid Empire and King Bagrat V of Georgia, the heroic defense of Tbilisi, and the decades of resistance that followed. We examine how Georgia's mountainous terrain, its strategic position on the Silk Road, and its Christian faith made it a target for Tamerlane's wrath. Featuring the dramatic…
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