Battle of Avarayr (451 AD)

Battle of Avarayr (Sasanian Empire & Pro-Sasanian Armenians vs Christian Armenians) took place in 451 AD during War of the Vardanants.

Battle facts

• Year: 451 AD
• Date: 0451-05-27
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: War of the Vardanants
• Side A: Sasanian Empire, Pro-Sasanian Armenians
• Side B: Christian Armenians
• Commanders (A): Mushkan Niusalavurt, Vasak of Syunik
• Commanders (B): Vardan Mamikonian, Ghevond Vanandetsi
• Casualties: Very heavy (3,544 dead) (Sasanian Empire & Pro-Sasanian Armenians), Very heavy (1,036 dead) (Christian Armenians)
• Outcome: Sasanian victory
• Coordinates: 39.339°, 45.057°

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