[1] Ani had been under Muslim control since its capture by Alp Arslan in 1064, and following its sale to the Shaddadids, a forced Islamization of the city took place, causing discontent among the local Christian population.

[9] Armenian families (including many dispossessed nobles[10]) subsequently established themselves in Georgia proper and the royal power built the city of Gori for them.

[11] Northern Armenia was thus annexed and incorporated into the Kingdom of Georgia, increasing the power of David IV in the region.

[12] Georgia's conquest of Northeast Armenia finally completed the ultimate project of securing South Caucasus against the Turkish threat.

David, together with the Catholicos and the bishops, took care of the deceased and called the tomb three times "Rejoice, you holy queen, for God has saved your throne from the hands of the unrighteous.