Salipartiano is a specific principality in the north-eastern part of Megrelia on the border with Imereti , divided into two parts by the Tahuri River. The name comes from the name Liparit, and means - the possession of Liparita (apparently Liparita Dadiani ). At least since the end of the 16th century, it was transferred into the possession of the younger sons of the rulers of Megrelia. In 1662, it was granted by the ruler of Levan IV - Katsia Chikovani . From the name of the principality comes the family nickname of some of its rulers - Lipartiani.
Rulers of Salipartiano
- George I Lipartiani , presumably the son of Mamia III , father of Maria Tamara, wife of King Kartli George X
- George II Lipartiani , (son of Mamia IV )
- Vamekh Lipartiani (? - 1658 ), then the Ruler of Megrelia Vamekh III Dadiani ( 1658 - 1660 ), son of the previous
- George III Lipartiani ( 1659 - 1662 ), son of the previous
- Vamekh Lipartiani (? - 1658 ), then the Ruler of Megrelia Vamekh III Dadiani ( 1658 - 1660 ), son of the previous
- Katsia Chikovani ( 1662 - 1682 )
- George IV Lipartiani ( 1682 - 1715 ). (George IV Lord of Megrelia), son of the previous
- Bejan Dadiani since 1715, the Principality is joined to the domain . Son of the previous
- George IV Lipartiani ( 1682 - 1715 ). (George IV Lord of Megrelia), son of the previous