The Georgian King David Narin had revolted against the Mongols, unsuccessfully, in 1259, then fled to Kutaisi, whence he reigns over western Georgia (Imereti) as a de facto separate ruler.

David VI had given shelter in 1261, to David VII Ulu, who in his turn had attempted to end the Mongol dominance.

However, David Ulu makes peace with the Mongols and returns to Tbilisi in 1262.

Thus, Georgia splist into two parts.

However, both rulers continued to be titled king of Georgia.

Möngke and Batu's official, Arghun, harshly punish the Georgian and Armenian nobles, plundering their cities and executing their prominent leaders.

He divides the Georgians into six tumens.

However, David Narin surrenders to Hulegu, thus becoming a nominal vassal of the Ilkhans in 1262.