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Son of David VI Narin by his first wife Tamar, daughter of Amanelisdze, he succeeded his cousin Demetre II who was executed by the Ilkhanate Mongols in 1289 . Loyal to the Mongol rule, he governed only the eastern part of Georgia , while the western country was ruled by his father David VI Narin (until 1293 ), and later his brother Constantine I ( 1293 - 1327 ).

His cousin David VIII succeeded on his death in 1292 . He was buried at Gelati Monastery , Kutaisi .


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