Tamar of Georgia

MedievalEmperorGeorgia1160 — 1213

Queen of the Georgian Golden Age, military victories.

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Quick Facts

Born

1160

Died

1213

Country

Georgia

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)78

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)82

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score71.5

Tamar of Georgia — Complete Timeline

1184 AD

Coronation as Queen RegnantPolitical Action

Tamar was crowned as the first female ruler of Georgia after her father George III's death. Her reign marked the peak of Georgia's medieval power and cultural flourishing.

CoronationGeorgiaMonarchy

Impact: nationalconstructive

1195 AD

Battle of ShamkorWar◆ Major

Tamar's forces defeated a large Muslim coalition at Shamkor, securing Georgia's dominance in the Caucasus. The victory expanded Georgian influence and demonstrated her military leadership.

BattleGeorgiaCaucasus

Impact: regionalconstructive

1200 AD

Cultural PatronageCultural◆ Major

Tamar supported the construction of churches, monasteries, and the promotion of Georgian literature. Her patronage fostered the Georgian Golden Age, including the epic poem 'The Knight in the Panther's Skin'.

CulturePatronageGeorgia

Impact: nationalconstructive