Vakhtang II of Georgia

Vakhtang II (Georgian ვახტანგ II, † 1292 ) was from 1289 to 1292 King of Georgia. He was the son of David VI. Narin.

Life

After the death of Dimitri II actually had his eldest son David to succeed. This had followed his father into the tray of the Il- Khan Arghun (1284-1291) and had witnessed his violent death. But the Mongols translated captured him and sent a delegation headed Qutlughschahs Mankaberdeli to the court of King David VI. Narin of West Georgia ( 1259-1293 ). To West Georgia ( Abkhazia Imereti ) more firmly to themselves, they offered the oldest son of David to inherit the crown Eastern Georgia. David Narin agreed to this and Vakhtang was sent to the court of Arghun, where he (tu) - Khatun was confirmed by the latter as king and the sister of the Il- Khans, Oldschai married. Since he was held at the court of the Il -Khan, he could not officially begin his reign in Tbilisi.

  • King (Georgia)
  • Georgian
  • Born in the 13th century
  • Died in 1292
  • Man
David VI of Georgia David VIII of Georgia
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