[2][1] In 1598 Simon I of Kartli rebelled against the Ottoman Empire and ceased his annual tribute payments.

[1] When King Simon I learnt that an Ottoman army was marching against him he went out to face them.

[1] The Ottomans marched into the Algeti valley where a Georgian army gathered at Nakhiduri.

[2] A major battle took place at Nakhiduri and King Simon I led the initial charge.

[2][1] During the pursuit of the Georgians by the Ottomans, King Simon I was captured by the Turks near the village of Partskhisi.