Özet:

There are many cities and fortresses outside the territory of present-day Turkey where the Ottoman Empire once had influence. One of them is Kutaisi in Georgia, sometimes referred to as Kutatis in archival records. Kutaisi, which even today gives the impression of an ancient city with its streets and avenues and makes you feel like you are in the city of kings, gives clues about the past with its calm and orderly construction. Kutaisi attracted the most attention with its military aspect and protection during the Ottoman rule. This is probably due to the fact that the city was one of the farthest points of the Ottoman Empire's control towards the north-east of Georgia. Another reason for the preservation of Kutaisi was its large share in the trade with the west through the Black Sea ports. This study examines the dominance and struggles of the Ottomans, Iran and Russia over Kutaisi, the center of the Imereti region in Georgia, in the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries. In this regard, particular attention is paid to the history of Kutaisi and the maintenance and military supply of Kutaisi Castle. The aim of the study is to examine how Kutaisi continued to exist under the rule of the Ottoman Empire by making use of Georgian sources.

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