The Russians were victorious by a swift and surprise attack in a heavy thunderstorm.

The capital and main city of Akhaltsikhe, Samtskhe-Saatabago, was ruled by a prince named Mtavari.

The Rabat fortress rehabilitation project began in 2011, and the city of Akhaltsikhe has become one of the most important tourist attractions in Georgia.

The city of Akhaltsikhe (a former Soviet Union republic) is at the intersection of Europe and Asia, located right next to Armenia.

Approximately 9,000 Russians under their general Count Ivan Paskevich, and 30,000 Turks under the command of Kios-Mahomet-Pasha; the Russians captured Kars, Turkey, and attempted to steal the fortress of Akhaltsikhe.

During the Russian-Turkish war of 1828 in the battle of Akhaltsikhe, the Turkish army retreated and surrendered the Rabati fortress.

Russian troops fought for Akhaltsikhe, therefore the Turks could not claim the fortress.

Since Akhaltsikhe was an important commerce route for the Circassian slave trade in the 18th century, the Russians wanted to own this land too.

The Rabat castle complex survived the war, but was in very poor condition and had to be restored years later.

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