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Varaz Trdat
King of Caucasian Albania
Reign680–705
Coronation680
PredecessorJavanshir
SuccessorGagik
BornUnknown
Died705
Burial
ConsortSparama
IssueGagik
Vardan II
Stepannos I
Dynasty Mihranids
FatherVaraz Peroz
ReligionChurch of Caucasian Albania

Varaz Trdat, was the Mihranid king of Caucasian Albania from 670 to 705. [1]

He was kept as prisoner in Constantinople from 694 until 699. In his absence, his queen Sparama and regent prince Shero served as regents but became involved in conflict. Shero was imprisoned by Arabs when Trdat came back to throne.

After his death, kingdom was abolished and the Mihranids stood as princes of Gardman.

References

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  1. ^ Тревер К. В. Очерки по истории и культуре Кавказской Албании IV в. до н. э. — VII в. н. э.. — М.—Л.: Издательство Академии Наук СССР, 1959