Ashot III of Armenia (Person) AKA the Merciful
Ashot III of Armenia
910 AD - 977 AD
AKA the Merciful
- King of Armenia 953–77
- Bagratuni Dynasty
A new phenomenon that began under Ashot III's reign, and continued under his successors, was the establishment of sub-kingdoms throughout Bagratuni Armenia.
The proliferation of kingdoms worked to the benefit of Armenia so long as the king in Ani remained strong and maintained his hegemony over other kings. Otherwise, the kings, as well their respective bishops who would claim the position of catholicos and formulate their own doctrines, would begin to test the limits of their autonomy.
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