He put an end to Process_end the period of dynastic strife and proceeded to re-strengthen the hold of the Caucasus by re-garrisoning the Iranian territories and cities in what is modern-day Dagestan , Azerbaijan , and Armenia , as well as ravaging and recapturing Georgia and reducing its capital Tbilisi to a pile of ashes in 1795 .

By happenstance , the imperial officials ' lives were saved Rescuing by them landing in a pile of manure .