The Bagratuni or Bagratid dynasty (Armenian: Բագրատունի, Armenian pronunciation: [bagɾatuni]) was an Armenian royal dynasty which ruled the medieval Kingdom of Armenia from c. 885 until 1045.

The Bagratuni family tree describes the heritage of the Bagratuni family in Armenia (Bagratuni dynasty). Bagratuni lineage also lays claim to the Georgian Bagrationi dynasty. The Bagratuni family became princes in the 4th century. Their heritable rights were given to them by the Arshakuni Dynasty, the kings of Armenia (52–428).

Jan 20, 2022 · The Bagratuni or Bagratid dynasty was an Armenian royal dynasty which ruled the medieval Kingdom of Armenia from c. 885 until 1045.

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From among the captives he selected the distinguished Jewish chief Shambat or Smbat (Sabbat) and brought him with his family to Armenia. From this Shambat the Bagratuni claim descent; and "Smbat" often occurs as a prænomen in the family.

Bagratid Dynasty, princely and royal dynasty founded in Armenia and Georgia during the 9th century by the Bagratuni family. The Bagratid kings kept Armenia independent of both the Byzantine Empire and the ʿAbbāsid Caliphate.

Aug 7, 2007 · In accordance with this thesis, the Bagratids are represented as being of Jewish origin. Their great ancestor Smbat (Sembat or Shambat) is alleged to have been brought from Judea to Armenia by King Nebuchadnezzar as a captive.

Greater Armenia was divided into five major regions, four of which eventually emerged as minor kingdoms. The Bagratuni house, as the principal Armenian monarchy from 885 to 1064/5, maintained its supremacy over the northern and northwestern regions of the Lake Van basin.

Dec 28, 2024 · The Bagratid Kingdom, also known as the Kingdom of Armenia under the Bagratuni Dynasty, was a medieval Armenian kingdom that flourished between the 9th and 11th centuries. It was one of the most significant periods in Armenian history, marked by political stability, cultural renaissance, and architectural achievements.

Smbat IV Bagratuni (Armenian: Սմբատ Դ Բագրատունի; Greek: Συμβάτιος) was an Armenian prince from the Bagratuni dynasty who served first in the Byzantine army before switching, ca. 595, to the Sasanian Empire, where he had a distinguished military career and earned high honours until his death in 616/7. He was succeeded by his son, Varaztirots.