Emirate of Tbilisi

Emirate of Tbilisi was a state in Caucasus (Middle East) that lasted from 736 to 1122 CE, about 386 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

Muslim emirate set up by Arab governors that often acted independently of Baghdad. David IV the Builder captured Tbilisi in 1122 and made it the Georgian capital.

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Facts

Dates: 736 to 1122 CE
Duration: 386 years
Type: State
Region: Caucasus, Middle East
Language family: Arabic
Capital: Tbilisi

Events in Middle East during its time

762 Founding of Baghdad
1071 Battle of Manzikert
1099 Crusaders take Jerusalem

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE
Umayyad Caliphate 661 to 750 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE
Sultanate of Rum 1077 to 1308 CE
Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 CE
Bagratid Armenia 885 to 1045 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America

Questions

When did Emirate of Tbilisi exist?

736 to 1122 CE, about 386 years.

Where was Emirate of Tbilisi?

Caucasus, in Middle East. Its capital was Tbilisi.

What language did Emirate of Tbilisi speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.