Kuji of Colchis


Kuji was a king and eristavi of Colchis. During his reign his castle of Nokalakevi was built.
Kuji aided Pharnavaz I of Iberia against the tyrannical ruler Azo.
Pharnavaz subsequently deposed and killed Azo and Kuji recognized the authority of him and gave him the throne of Colchis.
According to The Georgian Chronicles:
Kuji eventually married Parnavaz's sister. This marriage would produce the progeny of Kartam of Colchis.