Rostom of Kartli
King of Kartli · Vali of Kartli
1565 – 1658
- Born
- 1565
- Died
- 1658
- House
- Bagrationi
Biography
King of Kartli from 1633 to 1658, a Muslim convert who ruled as a Persian vassal under the name Rostam Khan. Despite his conversion he ruled relatively benevolently and stabilized Kartli after decades of war. He was succeeded by his adopted heir Vakhtang V.
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