Samtskhe-Saatabago
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Samtskhe-Saatabago was a Georgian principality in Zemo Kartli, ruled by an atabeg for over three centuries (1268-1625). Its territory encompassed the modern Samtskhe-Javakheti region and historical Tao-Klarjeti. The Jaqeli dynasty rose to prominence during the Mongol invasions, initially resisting before submitting in 1238.