While western Georgia maintained a perilous independence from the Ilkhans, eastern Georgia suffered from both heavy tribute and unstable political situation. In religious matters the Mongols were generally tolerant even though many churches and monasteries were taxed.
While western Georgia maintained independence from the Ilkhans, eastern Georgia experienced heavy tribute payments and an unstable political situation. In religious affairs, the Mongols exhibited a general tolerance, despite many churches and monasteries being taxed.