Trdat of Iberia facts for kids
T'rdat (Georgian: თრდატი) was a king of Iberia, an ancient kingdom in what is now eastern Georgia. He ruled from about 394 to 406 AD. He was part of the Chosroid Dynasty, a family that ruled Iberia for many years.
According to old Georgian writings, Trdat was the son of Rev II and the grandson of Mirian III. Mirian III was a very important king because he was the first Christian king of Iberia.
Trdat became king after his relative and son-in-law, Varaz-Bakur II. During his rule, Trdat had to pay tribute to the Sasanian Empire, a powerful empire from Persia (modern-day Iran). Paying tribute meant giving money or goods to the Sasanian Empire to show that Iberia was under their influence.
The old writings also say that Trdat was a very religious king. He is remembered for helping to build churches in the cities of Rustavi and Nekresi.
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King Trdat's Rule in Iberia
Who Was King Trdat?
King Trdat was a ruler from the Chosroid family. This family was very important in the history of Iberia. Iberia was an ancient kingdom located in the eastern part of what we now call Georgia. Trdat ruled this kingdom for about 12 years, from 394 to 406 AD.
His Family and Faith
Trdat was connected to some very important kings. He was the son of Rev II. His grandfather was Mirian III, who was a famous king because he was the first ruler in Iberia to become a Christian. This made Christianity the official religion of the kingdom.
Challenges and Achievements
When Trdat became king, he took over from his relative, Varaz-Bakur II. During his time as king, Trdat faced challenges. He had to pay tribute to the Sasanian Empire. This was a powerful empire from Persia. Paying tribute meant that Iberia had to give money or other valuable things to the Sasanian Empire. This showed that Iberia was under their power.
Despite these challenges, Trdat was known for his strong religious beliefs. Old stories say that he was very devoted to his faith. He is also remembered for helping to build important churches. Two of these churches were built in the cities of Rustavi and Nekresi. These buildings were important for spreading Christianity in the kingdom.
|-style="text-align: center;" | width="30%" |Preceded by
Varaz-Bakur II | width="40%" style="text-align: center;" |King of Iberia
394-406 | width="30%" |Succeeded by
Parsman IV |-
