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Principality of Mingrelia
1557–1867 feudal state in Georgia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Principality of Mingrelia (Georgian: სამეგრელოს სამთავრო, romanized: samegrelos samtavro), also known as Odishi and as Samegrelo, was a historical state in Georgia ruled by the Dadiani dynasty.
Quick Facts სამეგრელოს სამთავრო, Status ...
Principality of Mingrelia სამეგრელოს სამთავრო | |||||||||
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1557–1867 | |||||||||
18th century coat of arms according to Vakhushti
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![]() Principality of Mingrelia after the dissolution of Georgia | |||||||||
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Status | Vassal of the Russian Empire (1803–1867) | ||||||||
Capital | Zugdidi 42°34′30″N 41°40′40″E | ||||||||
Common languages | Mingrelian, Georgian | ||||||||
Religion | Georgian Orthodox | ||||||||
Government | Principality | ||||||||
Prince (Mtavari) | |||||||||
• 1533–1572 (first) | Levan I Dadiani | ||||||||
• 1853–1867 (last) | Niko I Dadiani | ||||||||
History | |||||||||
• Established | 1557 | ||||||||
• Annexation by Imperial Russia | January 4, 1867 | ||||||||
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