Battle of Shirimni

Battle of Shirimni
Part of the Byzantine–Georgian wars

The Skylitzes Chronicle. George I is shown as fleeing on horseback on the right and Basil II holding a shield and lance on the left.
DateSeptember 11, 1021
Location
Shirimni, at the Lake Palakazio, now Childir, Turkey
41°01′N 43°14′E / 41.02°N 43.23°E / 41.02; 43.23
Result Byzantine victory
Belligerents
Byzantine Empire Kingdom of Georgia
Kingdom of Armenia
Commanders and leaders
Basil II George I
Rati Baghuashi †
Khursi †
Strength
Unknown, probably large Unknown, probably fewer
Location within Georgia
Battle of Shirimni (Turkey)
Battle of Shirimni (Caucasus Mountains)

Battle of Shirimni (Georgian: შირიმნის ბრძოლა) also known as the Battle of Palakazio was fought between the Byzantine and Georgian armies at the place of Shirimni at the Palakazio Lake (now Childir, Turkey; then part of Georgia) on September 11, 1021.

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