Treaty of Nvarsak
The Treaty of Nvarsak (also spelled Nuarsak) was signed between the
Overview
The Nvarsak Treaty was concluded after the previous Sasanian shahanshah Peroz I (r. 459–484) was killed by the Hephthalites amid Armenian guerrilla efforts.[2] This treaty ensured religious freedom and autonomy for Armenians.[3]
The conditions of the treaty were as follows:[4]
- All existing fire-altars in Armenia should be destroyed and no new ones should be constructed.
- Christians in Armenia should have freedom of worship and conversions to Zoroastrianismshould be stopped.
- Land should not be allotted to people who convert to Zoroastrianism
- The Sasanian king should, in person, administer Armenia and not through deputies.
Following the treaty, Vahan Mamikonian was appointed as hazarapet and later marzban ("margrave") of Armenia.[5] The Armenian cavalry led by Vahan supported Balash against the uprising of a pretender named Zarer (son or brother of Peroz).[4][5]
References
- ^ A. Hacikyan, Nourhan Ouzounian, Edward S. Franchuk, Gabriel Basmajian, The Heritage of Armenian Literature, Vol.1, (Wayne State University Press, 2000), 259.
- ISBN 9780198662778.
- ^ Razmik Panossian, The Armenians: From Kings and Priests to Merchants and Commissars, (Columbia University Press, 2006), 48.
- ^ a b Frye 1983, p. 149.
- ^ a b Chaumont & Schippmann.
Sources
- Chaumont, M. L.; Schippmann, K. "Balāš". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. III, Fasc. 6 (Online ed.). pp. 574–580.
- Frye, R. N. (1983). "The political history of Iran under the Sasanians". In ISBN 0-521-20092-X.
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