Anatolia & CaucasusAsia

Bagratid Armenia

c. 885 CE – 1045 CE · about 160 years approximate dates

Bagratid Armenia was an independent Armenian state founded by Ashot I of the Bagratuni dynasty in the 880s, after nearly two centuries of Umayyad and Abbasid rule. Its capital moved from Bagaran to Shirakavan, Kars and then Ani. The Byzantine Empire annexed it in 1045.

Key facts

Dates	c. 885 CE – 1045 CE
Region	Anatolia & Caucasus
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Bagaran, Shirakavan, Kars, Ani
Founder	Ashot I
Religion(s)	Armenian Apostolic Christianity

Before & after

Preceded by

Abbasid Caliphate

Followed by

Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire)

Sources

Wikipedia – Bagratid Armenia

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.