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Artaxias IV

r. 422–428 · 5th century · Also known as Artashir

Artaxias IV was the last Arsacid king of Armenia, ruling the Sasanian-controlled part of the country. In 428 the Armenian nobles asked the Persian king Bahram V to depose him, and the Armenian monarchy was abolished. Eastern Armenia then became the Sasanian province of Persarmenia under a marzban.

Artaxias IV
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Kingdom of Armenia (Arsacid)

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