The Duchy of Ksani () was an administrative unit in feudal Georgia. It consisted lands around Ksani and two more neighbouring south-western valleys, thus making two administrative entities: Ksniskhevi, with its centre in Kvenipnevi and Tskhradzmiskhevi with its centre in Largvisi, which is also home of the Largvisi Monastery.
History
Tskhradzmiskhevi started to become dominant in the 10th century when it included gorges of Lekhura, Medjuda and upper side of the river Liakhvi. After incorporating of neighbouring southern gorges, the residence was relocated from Largvisi to Kvenipnevi.
According to Vakhushti's references, during the reign of Tamar the Great, Kartli and Ksani were separated Dukedoms. After the Mongol invasion in the second half of the 13th century, the dukes of Ksani were of the Bibiluri family.
In the 14th century, Saeristavo included: Tskhradzma, Jamuri, Kharchokhi, Jurta, Kholoti, Isroliskhevi, Abazasdzeta, Truso, Ghuda, Gagasdzeni, Mleta, Arakhveti, Khando, Khanchaeti, Dzagnakora, Dighuami, Gavasi, Atseriskhevi, Bekhushe.
In the 15th century, the Saeristavo practically became a Satavado ("manorial").
Dukes of Ksani Largvel Kvenipneveli Shalva I Kvenipneveli, son of Duke Largvel Virshel Kvenipneveli, son of Duke Shalva I Shalva II Kvenipneveli, Duke 1460—1470 Elizbar Kvenipneveli Iese I Kvenipneveli, Duke 1624—1635 Iese II Kvenipneveli, Duke 1635—1642 Shanshe I Kvenipneveli, Duke 1642—1653 Shalva Kvenipneveli, Duke 1653—1661 Jesse III Kvenipneveli, Duke 1661—1675 Datuna Kvenipneveli (1675–1696, 1700–1717) David Kvenipneveli, Duke 1675—1717 Shanshe Kvenipneveli, 1717—1753 Prince Iulon of Georgia, 1790–1801.
References
Gvasalia, J. (1973) Essays on Georgian history. volume 4. Tbilisi