Kuji (fl. 4th century BC) was a ruler and eristavi of Colchis. During his reign his castle of Nokalakevi was built. Kuji aided Pharnavaz I of Iberia against the tyrannical ruler Azo.Georgian Chronicles, ed 23, ln 7 Pharnavaz subsequently deposed and killed Azo and Kuji recognized his authority giving him the Colchian throne.Georgian Chronicles, ed 21, ln 10
According to The Georgian Chronicles:
Kuji eventually married Pharnavaz's sister.Georgian Chronicles, ed 24, ln 3 This marriage would produce the progeny of Kartam of Colchis.Georgian Chronicles, ed 32, ln 10-12
References
Bibliography Georgian Chronicles, Life of Kartli, chronicle