Battle of Tashiskari | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Kartli |
Ottoman Empire Crimean Khanate |
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Giorgi Saakadze Zaza Tsitsishvili |
Ferad Pasha | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
10,000 | 20,000 to 60,000 (including 2,000 Crimeans) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
The Battle of Tashiskari (Georgian: ტაშისკარის ბრძოლა) was fought between the Georgians and the Turks at the village of Tashiskari on June 16, 1609. The Georgians, led by Giorgi Saakadze won a victory over the Turks.
Coordinates: 41°56′50″N 43°29′22″E / 41.94722°N 43.48944°E