The Georgian civil war of 1623–1658 was a military conflict in Western Georgia that lasted for nearly thirty-five years during the 17th century. The war pitted the principality of Mingrelia, ruled by
Reconciliation between George III of Imereti and King Levan II Dadiani.
Levan II Dadiani, Prince of Mingrelia.
Levan's first wife Tamunia Sharvashidze after her mutilation by him (drawing by Teramo Castelli).
The Ambassador of Mingrelia at the court of the King of Imereti.
Levan II Dadiani
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Levan II Dadiani was a member of the House of Dadiani and ruler of the Principality of Mingrelia in western Georgia. Levan is known for his extensive raiding of neighboring countries and taking hostag
Georgian civil war of 1623–1658
…Western Georgia that lasted for nearly thirty-five years during the 17th century. The war pitted the principality of Mingrelia, ruled by the powerful Levan II Dadiani, against the Kingdom of Imereti, one of the three Georgian monarchies. Levan II, supported by several local nobles, sought to challenge the authority…
Princess Darejan Chiladze, Levan's second wife