In March 1625, his vizier Saakadze sided with the opposition in Kartli and the neighbouring Kakheti and led the Georgian forces to destroy a Persian army at the Battle of Martqopi.
His vizier Saakadze sided with the opposition in Kartli. This was in March 1625. His vizier Saakadze sided with the opposition in the neighbouring Kakheti. This was in March 1625. His vizier Saakadze led the Georgian forces. This was in March 1625. This was to destroy a Persian army at the Battle of Martqopi.