The Georgian Conquest of Sarai
King Giorgi VIII has become a prolific leader when it comes to adding territory to his kingdom. Successful wars against Ottomans, Golden Horde and Nogai have all resulted in additions to the Georgian lands and he looks to further his interests into Golden Horde territory.
Golden Horde is currently in a war with former Georgian ally Nogai, while Qara Qoyunlu is currently battling Mamluk forces to the south. With support from Denmark and the Commonwealth all but assured, King Giorgi VIII is ready to strike another blow to Golden Horde ambitions in western Asia.
Mission Complete: Crush Golden Horde! +5 prestige (53)
December 1576
The 2nd Army marches into Kuma for a siege, while the 1st Army heads for Sarai.
May 1577
After 151 days we have won the siege of Sarai!
June 1577
After 187 days we have won the siege of Kuma!
August 1577
We have begun the siege of Tsaritsyn.
November 1577
The Battle of Manych
With 7,000 Moldavian troops laying siege to Manych, first a brigade of 14,000 Uzbek troops entered the fray to break the siege, quickly followed by 29,000 Golden Horde troops. Our armies quickly reacted from Tsaritsyn and picked up a resounding victory.
December 1577
Current Mission: Claim Ganja
Work on Star Forts has begun in Mansur and Ryn.
The 1st Army has put Borisoglebsk under siege, the 2nd Army marches for Bahmut.
February 1578
We have lost our claim on Sivas, but have quickly sent a diplomat to Ottomans to fabricate the claim again.
May 1578
Event: Warriors of the Orthodox Faith!
The more zealous among the Orthodox of Kahkti have long kept watch at the border, suspicious of the motives of the unbelievers on the other side. Now, they find their suspicions confirmed by an open declaration of war. Prepared and willing to give their lives for the Orthodox cause, their local military has joined our forces in the battle against the invading army.
4 Regiments of Offensive Eastern Musketeers join the cause in Kahketi.
October 1578
We have won the siege of Bahmet after 265 days and the siege of Borisoglebsk after 329!
Event: Unhappiness Among the Clergy
Conflict of opinion and interest over religious and secular matters between our government and our nation's religious authorities has upset the clergy.
King Giorgi VII ignores their demands. -10 Patriarch Authority (0), +10 prestige (100)
December 1578
After 193 days we have lost the siege of Tarki to Shirvan forces acting on behalf of Qara Qoyunlu.
July 1579
After 298 days we have won the siege of Tsaritsyn!
August 1579
After 265 days we have won the siege of Ukek!
End of the Georgian Conquest of Sarai (December 1576 – August 1579)
King Giorgi VIII and Khan Abdul-Rahman have reached a peace accord, bring a bloody conflict to an end.
Golden Horde will cede Kuma, Manych and Sarai to Georgia.
Golden Horde will pay 10 ducats
We're starting to fill out very nicely.