Battle of Rukh (1779 AD)

Battle of Rukh (20px Kingdom of Imereti & 23px Principality of Guria & Principality of Mingrelia vs Ottoman Empire & 22px Principality of Abkhazia & Crimean Khanate) took place in 1779 AD during Georgian–Ottoman conflicts.

Battle facts

• Year: 1779 AD
• Date: 1779-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Georgian–Ottoman conflicts
• Side A: 20px Kingdom of Imereti, 23px Principality of Guria, Principality of Mingrelia
• Side B: Ottoman Empire, 22px Principality of Abkhazia, Crimean Khanate
• Commanders (A): 20px Solomon I, Katsia II Dadiani, 23px Giorgi V Gurieli
• Commanders (B): 22px Kelesh Ahmed-Bey Sharvashidze
• Outcome: Georgian victory
• Coordinates: 42.555°, 41.857°

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