Person

Teimuraz II of Kakheti

1700–1762 · 18th century · Also known as Teimuraz II of Kartli

Teimuraz II (1700–1762) was a Georgian king of the Bagrationi dynasty who ruled Kakheti and, with the approval of Nader Shah of Persia, Kartli from 1744. He passed Kakheti to his son Erekle II, and the two worked together to defend eastern Georgia. He died in Saint Petersburg in 1762 while seeking Russian aid, after which Erekle united Kartli and Kakheti.

Teimuraz II of Kakheti
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Mentioned in 4 state histories

Duchy of AragviKingdom of KakhetiKingdom of KartliKingdom of Kartli-Kakheti

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