Shalva Akhaltsikheli
Georgian military commander / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shalva Akhaltsikheli (Georgian: შალვა თორელი-ახალციხელი) (died 1227) was a Georgian military commander and courtier, of the noble house of Toreli-Akhaltsikheli.
Quick Facts Duke of Akhalkalaki, Preceded by ...
Shalva Akhaltsikheli | |
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Duke of Akhalkalaki | |
In office ?–1226 | |
Preceded by | Kakha II Toreli |
Succeeded by | Gamrekeli III Toreli |
Mechurchletukhutsesi | |
In office 1212–1222 | |
Preceded by | Abulasan |
Succeeded by | Ivane I Jaqeli |
Mandaturtukhutsesi | |
In office 1202/3–1215 | |
Preceded by | Zakare II Zakarian |
Succeeded by | Shahnshah Zakarian |
Personal details | |
Born | Unknown |
Died | 1227 |
Nationality | Georgian |
Children | Pharadavla Akhaltsikheli |
Military service | |
Battles/wars | Battle of Shamkor Battle of Basiani Siege of Kars Battle of Garni |
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Shalva was one of the most notable military commanders during a series of expansionist wars waged by the Kingdom of Georgia under Queen Tamar (r. 1184–1213). He consecutively held top posts of mechurchletukhutsesi (Lord High Treasurer) and mandaturtukhutsesi (Lord High Mandator) at Tamar's court.