Varaz Grigor
| Varaz Grigor | |
|---|---|
| King of Caucasian Albania Prince of Gardman | |
| Reign | 628–638 |
| Predecessor | Vachagan III (last known ruler) |
| Successor | Javanshir |
| Died | 638 |
| Consort | Houridukht |
| Issue | Javanshir Helen of Albania (married to Grigor Mamikonian) Jesuit Khosrow Varazman |
| Dynasty | Mihranids |
| Father | |
| Religion | Church of Caucasian Albania |
Varaz Grigor was the first known Mihranid king of Caucasian Albania from 628 until his death in 638, he was Prince of Gardman before his baptism. He was acknowledged as king of Caucasian Albania by Heraclius during his invasion of Caucasus. He was converted to Christianity from Zoroastrianism by . He was succeeded by his second son Javanshir.
References[]
Sources[]
- Kałankatuac̣i, M., The History of the Caucasian Albanians (Oxford University Press, 1961), p. 109.
- Zuckerman, Constantin (2020). "The Caucasus between Byzantium and the Caliphate (9th-10th c.)". In Hoyland, Robert (ed.). From Albania to Arrān: The East Caucasus between the Ancient and Islamic Worlds (ca. 330 BCE–1000 CE). Gorgias Press. pp. 149–191. ISBN 978-1463239886.
| In Gogarene (330–748) |
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| In Gardman (330–600) | ||
| In Caucasian Albania (628–822) |
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