In 1390s he was fighting against Tamerlane to defend Meskhetian lands, but in 1400 economically weakened Ivane surrendered to the Turco-Mongolian forces.
He wanted to gain independence for the Meskhetian church, but faced opposition of Georgian clergy.
[1] In 1414 King Alexander I had defeated Ivane II at the battle of Aspindza.
By the order of King he committed the oath of allegiance and returned to his throne.
In his last years elderly Ivane had left most of the powers of Principality in the hands of his two sons, Aghbugha and Qvarqvare.