Kuji of Colchis explained

Kuji (Georgian: ქუჯი|tr) (fl. 4th century BC) was a ruler and eristavi of Colchis. During his reign his castle of Nokalakevi was built. Kuji aided Pharnavaz I of Iberia against the tyrannical ruler Azo.[1] Pharnavaz subsequently deposed and killed Azo and Kuji recognized his authority giving him the Colchian throne.[2]

According to The Georgian Chronicles:

Kuji eventually married Pharnavaz's sister.[3] This marriage would produce the progeny of Kartam of Colchis.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Georgian Chronicles, ed 23, ln 7
  2. Georgian Chronicles, ed 21, ln 10
  3. Georgian Chronicles, ed 24, ln 3
  4. Georgian Chronicles, ed 32, ln 10-12