Caucasian War (Second Unification of Georgia)

Caucasian War - Was a result of Growing Georgian influence in Caucasus, which was met negatively by Various North Caucasian tribes. Conflict began around 1640, with conquest of Circassia, but open confrontation began in 1653.

Background
Between 1640-1650, Alexander conducted multiple successful military campaigns, which resulted in conquest of Circassia and Unification of Georgia for the first time in 200 years. Such Aggressive actions dissatisfied a number of nations, each of whom wanted to dispose of strong Georgia: In order to weaken newly reunited Georgia, Ottomans and Safavids began paying Various North Caucasian tribes to attack Georgia. Avars and Laks began raiding and pillaging Georgian province of Kakhetia, while Kabardins, Abazins and Ossetians began pillaging Circassia and Abkhazia. Alexander couldn't organize an expedition against these tribes due to the fact that they used "Hit-and-run" tactic and Chasing them into mountains was too risky. Endless raids continued 1646-1653, devastating Georgian economy.
 * Safavids - Lost Kartl-Kakheti to Imereti, which resulted in unification of Georgia in 1646. Safavids attempted to regain Kartli but were defeated by Alexander.
 * Ottoman - Feared that they might lose Imeretia as their vassal
 * Kabardin Tribes - Were furious that Georgians conquered their brother nation Circassia, they were eager to liberate their kin.

Vainakh Involvement
North Caucasian tribes known as Vainakhs declined Ottoman/Safavid request to attack Georgia, stating that they wished to remain neutral. Ottomans decided to punish Vainakhs for their disobedience, so they ordered Combined Avar-Ossetian Army to devastate Vainakh settlements. Desperate Vainakh Chiefs gathered to discuss their future actions.