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Vardan Mamikonian and the Battle of Avarayr
We revisit the pivotal moment in 451 CE when Vardan Mamikonian led Armenian nobles against the Sasanian Empire. While earlier episodes touched on the broader context of Persian rule, this episode zooms in on the specific tactical decisions at the Marsh of Avarayr. We explore how Vardan’s refusal to convert to Zoroastrianism sparked a military campaign that ultimately failed but secured religious autonomy. You will hear about the composition of the Armenian army, the role of the nakharar feudal lords, and the aftermath where Movses Khorenatsi recorded the event as a spiritual victory. This…
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