Reign of Tamar I: A Golden Age in Georgian History and Monarchy Expansion
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Tamar Ire, Queen of Georgia, George III, Kingdom of Georgia, Golden Age, David Soslan, George IV, Burdukhan, Ossetia, Yuri Bogoliubsky
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the remarkable reign of Tamar I, Queen of Georgia from 1184 to 1213, whose 29-year rule marked the 'Golden Age' of the Kingdom. Daughter of King George III and Burdukhan, Tamar expanded Georgia's territories to the Caspian Sea, reduced neighboring Muslim countries to vassal status, and fostered a strong bond between the Church and State to help the poor. Known as 'Tamar the King' for her powerful leadership, she navigated the complexities of noble loyalty and opposition, eventually securing her legacy through the succession of her son George IV. Explore the life of this influential queen who left an indelible mark on Georgian history
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[...] Tamar had to therefore dismiss them from their position. The queen fought tirelessly against the nobles, causing them a lot of harm. Her reign will also be a reign during which the poor will be helped, thanks to the bond of charity between the Church and the State, established by Tamar. New assistance establishments will emerge and more than a tenth of the kingdom's revenues will be allocated to them. Tamar's reign coincides with the 'Golden Age' of Georgia. Her subjects are admiring and contemplative. [...]
[...] Tamar is, however, in Isani. She will be brought back to Tbilissi as soon as the news of her father's death reaches her. THE PERSONAL REIGN OF QUEEN TAMAR From the beginning of her reign, it will be difficult, as expected, the nobles have well decided to swear loyalty to her, but in appearance, and they are counting on settling their account. They will not really recognize this woman, who does not have her place at the head of the kingdom, that's why George III wanted to associate her with him during his lifetime, so, she needs another baptism, and Queen Tamar, sure of being in her right, now, it's her who is the queen and point, does not want another baptism, but well, she had to settle for being crowned again and received the generational sword in her hands, the sword of the war chiefs. [...]
[...] He would try to overthrow her in 1194, aided by a few recalcitrant nobles. In 1193, she would marry David Soslan in second marriage. DEATH And it is with David Soslan that she will have her successor, George Lasha, who will become George IV, who will be associated with her, in 1208, on the throne and who will succeed her in 1213, at her death, closing the chapter of 29 years of which some are the most glorious in the history of the Kingdom of Georgia. [...]
[...] She was called 'Tamar the king', because she was seen ruling her kingdom like a king. AT THE BEGINNING Tamar was the daughter of King George III of Georgia, and the daughter of the king of Ossetia, Burdukhan. It was her aunt Roussoudan who raised her and watched over her education. The latter is a prominent figure who profoundly marked Queen Tamar, who herself impressed her entourage with her intelligence. In the year 1179, she who is only 19 years old is associated with power by her father George III. [...]
