Zezva Gaprindauli (Georgian: ზეზვა გაფრინდაული) was one of the leaders during 1659 and the Bakhtrioni uprising.[1] Leader of Tushetians.[2] With his leadership Georgian mountain tribes assaulted Safavid garrisons in Georgian fortresses and turcoman els.[2] During the Battle of Bakhtrioni he commanded the units that first crossed fortress walls, killed guards and opened gates for a larger army to enter.[1] After fortress was captured Gaprindauli's unit chased the enemy and took part in a battle on Alazani valley, which ended in Georgian victory. after this Zezva was fortified in Pankisi fortress.[2] He was captured after a betrayal and imprisoned in Tbilisi, later he was executed.[2]
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