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David II succeeded his father to the throne of the Kingdom of Lori. He ruled with his brother Abbas I. Faced with expansion of Seljuq Turks and Bagratid Georgians he transferred his capital to Matsnaberd in 1111 where he ruled till 1118.He was succeeded by his son Kiurike III and grandson Abbas II. However they did not have the prestige or strength of their ancestors. Upon the death of Abbas II his sister Borin raised her son Agsartan to be heir.