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Georgia's King David IV and the 1121 Battle of Didgori

Georgia's King David IV and the 1121 Battle of Didgori

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In this episode of The History of Georgia, Lucas and Luna revisit the reign of David the Builder, but from a fresh angle: the legendary Battle of Didgori in 1121. They explore how David IV assembled a multi-ethnic army of Kipchaks, Alans, and Georgians, and used a daring feigned retreat to shatter a vastly larger Seljuk coalition. The conversation digs into the strategic deception that made Didgori a turning point for Georgia, the role of the Kipchak mercenaries, and how David's victory paved the way for Georgia's golden age under Queen Tamar. They also touch on the later myths surrounding the battle—including tales of 100,000 enemy corpses—versus the historical record. Along the way, Lucas highlights David's domestic reforms: the Gelati Academy, the church-building campaign, and his break with the Byzantine Empire. For listeners who already know the outline of David's reign, this episode offers a vivid, on-the-ground look at one of the most decisive military engagements in Georgian history. #DavidTheBuilder #BattleOfDidgori #Georgia #Caucasus #Seljuk #Kipchaks #MedievalHistory #MilitaryHistory #1121 #DavidIV #GelatiAcademy #FeignedRetreat #GoldenAge #Bagrationi #GeorgiaHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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