jan 1, 885 - Caliph recognizes Ashot Bagratuny as king.
Description:
In 885, the Armenia nobility, acting with unanimity forged by the Catholicos, the supreme head of the Church, petitioned caliph to recognize Ashot as king. The caliph, al-Mu'tamid, sent him royal crown, and fitting regaliaAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 885
Now
~ 1142 years ago