Kaikhosro II Jaqeli, of the House of Jaqeli, son of Qvarqvare III, was prince of Samtskhe, ruling nominally in 1545–1573. Invested as a puppet ruler by the Ottomans in 1545, Kaikhosro II's tenure was marred by incessant Iranian–Ottoman rivalry, as well as uneasy relations with neighboring Georgian polities, and internecine feuds. The western part of his principality became quickly assimilated by the Ottomans and formed into a paşalık, while the eastern part came under Iranian suzerainty. In 1570, as a result of continued Ottoman aggression, Kaikhosro was forced to seek direct assistance from his suzerain king Tahmasp I at the Iranian royal court, where he died three years later as well.
- Position held
- Prince of Meskheti
- Citizenship
- Samtskhe atabegate
- Born
- February 13, 1523
