Bagratid Armenia

Armenian state ruled by the Bagratuni dynasty (885–1045)

former country

medieval Armenian kingdom, 908-1021

realm

medieval Armenian kingdom dependent to Bagratid Armenia, Kingdom of Georgia and Mongol Empire

earthquake in Armenia

Medieval Armenian kingdom

Gagik-Abas, or Gagik-Abas II of Kars (ruled 1029–1065) was the Bagratid king of Kars, ruler of the Kingdom of Vanand. He was the son of Abas I (984–1029). He was a claimant to the throne of Bagratid Armenia after the collapse of the main Bagratid kingdom in 1045.