Smbat I (known as "the Martyr", 850 – 912) was King of Armenia (890 – 912) of the
Bagratuni dynasty, son of
Ashot I and the father of
Ashot II Yerkat and
Abas I. His rule was a period of unending wars against the
Arab conquerors and the rebellious Armenian nobles. He fought with mixed success against
Afshin, the
Caliph's representative in
Atropatene, but was defeated by
Yusuf, Afshin's brother. Late in his rule he was betrayed by Gagik Artsruni and Sparapet Ashot who proclaimed themselves independent from Smbat's rule. In 912, Smbat, isolated and deprived of support, surrendered to Yussouf and was murdered.
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