Adarnase Bagratuni

Type Figure Region Armenia Time 801–870 Also known as Adarnase II

Adarnase Bagratuni (d. c. 870) led the southern Bagratuni branch in Tao-Klarjeti from c. 830 as eristavt-eristavi, consolidating family lands.

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830–870Tao-Klarjeti · Tao-KlarjetiEldest son of Ashot I of Iberia, he inherited the lands west of the Arsiani Mountains and shared rule of Tao and Klarjeti with his brothers. During his rule he took part in military struggles against the Abkhazians and local Arab forces, maintaining Bagratuni power in southwestern Caucasia.
c. 865–870Tao-Klarjeti · Tao-KlarjetiIn his later years he apportioned his lands among his sons: Gurgen inherited Tao and Smbat inherited Klarjeti. His family maintained kinship ties with the main Armenian Bagratuni line, laying the basis for later cooperation with Ashot I and others in shaping Caucasian politics.

Adarnase II of Tao-Klarjeti https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adarnase_II_of_Tao-Klarjeti
Bagratuni dynasty https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagratuni_dynasty