Charles of Anjou vs David IV of Georgia

Charles of Anjou defeated Manfred of Hohenstaufen at Benevento. Manfred was killed in the battle, allowing Charles to take control of the Kingdom of Sicily. This victory established the Angevin dynasty in southern Italy.

Charles of Anjou defeated Conradin, the last Hohenstaufen claimant, at Tagliacozzo. Conradin was captured and later executed in Naples. This victory secured Charles's control over Sicily and ended Hohenstaufen claims.

A rebellion broke out in Palermo against Angevin rule, leading to the massacre of French officials and soldiers. The revolt spread across Sicily, resulting in the loss of the island to Peter III of Aragon. This event ended Charles's control of Sicily.

Pope Martin IV declared a crusade against Peter III of Aragon, and Charles of Anjou led the campaign. The French invasion of Aragon failed, and Charles's fleet was defeated. This crusade drained Angevin resources and weakened his position.

David IV created a professional army by resettling Kipchak nomads in Georgia and organizing them into a standing force. This reform strengthened the kingdom's military capabilities.

David IV led Georgian forces to a decisive victory over a larger Seljuk Turk coalition at Didgori. This battle secured Georgia's independence and marked the beginning of its medieval golden age.

David IV captured Tbilisi from the Muslim emirate, reuniting eastern and western Georgia under a single rule. This ended centuries of division and established Tbilisi as the capital.