Battle of Ghartiskari
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Battle of Ghartiskari (Georgian: ღართისკარის ბრძოლა; Lezgian: Гьартискаридин Дяве) was fought either in October 1778 or 1779[clarification needed] in Ghartiskari between the personal guard of Ketevan Andronikashvili and a marauding Lezgin band. After three attacks mounted by the Georgians with Ketevan's personal leadership, the Lezgins were defeated decisively.
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Battle of Ghartiskari | |||||||
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Part of Lekianoba | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti | Lezgin marauders | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Ketevan Andronikashvili | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
300 royal guard cavalry[1] | 500[1]-800[2] mounted raiders | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
light | heavy |
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