In this engagement, fought against the Sasanian attempts to impose Zoroastrianism, the Armenians suffered a military defeat; however, the event is remembered as a symbol of the Armenians' struggle to preserve their religious identity.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Avarayr (451)?
- This is the battle that took place in 451 on the Avarayr plain in present-day northwestern Iran, between the Armenian forces led by Vardan Mamikonian and the armies of the Sasanian Empire.
- When did Battle of Avarayr (451) happen?
- 451 CE
- Where did Battle of Avarayr (451) take place?
- Ermenistan (Avarayr)