After the battles for Tbilisi concluded with David's victory, he moved his residence from Kutaisi (Western Georgia) to Tbilisi, making it the capital of a unified Georgian State and thus inaugurating the Georgian Golden Age. From 12–13th centuries, Tbilisi became a dominant regional power with a thriving economy (with well-developed trade and skilled labour) and a well-established social system/structure. By the end of the 12th century, the population of Tbilisi had reached 100,000.
Following the conclusion of battles for Tbilisi, David relocated his residence from Kutaisi (Western Georgia) to Tbilisi, establishing it as the capital of a unified Georgian State and marking the beginning of the Georgian Golden Age. From the 12th to the 13th centuries, Tbilisi emerged as a preeminent regional power with a robust economy (characterized by advanced trade and skilled workforce) and a well-organized social hierarchy.