Principality of Mingrelia
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The Principality of Mingrelia (Georgian: Script error: No such module "Lang"., romanized: Template:Ka-translit), also known as Odishi and as Samegrelo, was a historical state in Georgia ruled by the Dadiani dynasty.
History
The principality emerged out of a non-aggression pact and an ensuing treaty signed by Konstantine II of Kartli, Alexandre of Kakhetia, and Qvarqvare II, atabag of Samtshke, which divided Georgia into three kingdoms and a number of principalities.[1] Mingrelia was established as an independent Principality in 1557 with Levan I Dadiani serving as a hereditary mtavari (Prince). It remained independent until it became a subject to Imperial Russia in 1803.[2] This came after it signed a patronage treaty with the Russian Empire,[3] which was concluded in return for Russian protection against the harassment of Mingrelia's more powerful neighbors, Imeretia and Abkhazia.[4] The principality ultimately came to an end when Prince Niko I Dadiani was deposed, and the principality abolished, by Russia in 1867. Prince Niko officially renounced his rights to the throne in 1868 and the state became a Russian district until 1917.[3]
Demographics
| Districts | Population | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | ||
| Lechkhumi | 14,236 | 10,916 | 25,152 |
| Senaki | 47,143 | 37,698 | 84,841 |
| Zugdidi | 38,735 | 32,064 | 70,799 |
| Total | 100,114 | 80,678 | 180,792 |
See also
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