Tamar the Great was the Queen of Georgia from 1184 to 1213. She is known for her significant role in the unification and expansion of the Georgian Kingdom. Under her reign, the kingdom experienced a cultural and economic flourishing, becoming a powerful state in the South Caucasus region. Tamar was the first woman to rule as a monarch in her own right, and she is often celebrated for her leadership and diplomatic skills. Her reign is marked by military successes, including victories against the Seljuk Turks and the Akkoyunlu, which solidified Georgia's influence in the region.