House of Chichua

Their princedom, Sachichuo which occupied the present Municipality of Khobi and included towns: Zubi, Japshakari, Zeni, Sajijao, Kheta, etc.

[7] The Aznauri (or lesser nobles) of the House of Chichua were: Gvatua, Jorjikia, Lolua and Khocholava, and their peasants were: Beraia, Gvalia, Gvasalia, Gersamia, Jruburia, Kuchava, Nadaraia, Papaskiri, Sigua, Chanturia, Chilaia, Chikhvaria and others.

Pepuna Chichua was engaged with the daughter of Eristavi (duke) of Ksani, but the King of Imereti canceled their marriage and instead married off her sister to Pepuna Chichua, but the king's original plan - which was to strengthen his authority in Mingrelia - failed, because Otia Dadiani helped Giorgi who was exiled in Mingrelia because of his earlier attempt to take the Throne of Imereti in 1741.

[10] From the beginning of the rule of Pepuna, House of Chichua excelled on the court of Minrgelia.

In return for the Episcopal of Caishi, Kacia gave House of Chichua other estates.

[11] During the Russian-Turkish war in 1768–1774, prince Khakhu Chichua helped the Turkish garrison camped in the fortress of Poti by providing firepower and food.

Because of this help, Turks expelled General Sukhotina's Russian-Georgian army and defended the fortress.

By the command of General Sukhotina, Khakhu Chichua was arrested and exiled from Georgia and was sent to Russia.

In the beginning of the 18th century House of Chichua again gained a dominant influence in Mingrelia.