Safavid Kings And Georgians Relations

Dynasties of kings of Iran had a particular relations with Georgians from the old era. The position of Georgians, land have caused that two super powers of the Old Age, Iran emperors, and Roman Empire, to give attention to this nation. After collapse of Sasani kingdom and establish of Islamic government, rivalry with Roman for Georgia ended. Safavid kings were attacking Georgia always, to lead in to captivity the people, especially the yang girls and the boys, that they were very pretty and nice, and to acquisition of spoils. They name this attacks, Jehad and Ghaza (holy war). On Safavid period, Georgia belonged to Iran kingdom. But Aqa Muhammad Khan, the Qajar king attacked Georgia and massacred the people and took very captives. Hence, the Georgians became weary from Iran and went towards Russia. This essay studies Safavid relations with Georgians by stress on aims of Safavidkings.