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The order to pull back from Tbilisi cost him three decades of kingship
A three-year-old Georgian prince is sent to the Byzantine court as collateral, becoming a boy-king shaped by hostage courts and warlord nobles. His rule is defined by a city his people haven't controlled in centuries.
The order to pull back from Tbilisi cost him three decades of kingship
This episode explores the early life of Bagrat IV of Georgia, from his time as a child hostage to the complex political landscape he inherited as king. It delves into the forces that shaped his reign and the constant struggle for power within his own kingdom.
Person: Bagrat IV of Georgia
Date: 1021
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