Nvarsak Treaty

The Nvarsak Treaty was signed between the Armenian general Vahan Mamikonian and the representatives of the Persian Great King Balash at Nvarsak in 484. This treaty ensured religious freedom and autonomy for Armenians.

The conditions of the treaty were as follows:
 * 1. All existing fire-altars in Armenia should be destroyed and no new ones should be constructed.
 * 2. Christians in Armenia should have freedom of worship and conversions to Zoroastrianism should be stopped.
 * 3. Land should not be allotted to people who convert to Zoroastrianism
 * 4. The Persian King should, in person, administer Armenia and through the aid of Governors or deputies.

Following the treaty, Vahan Mamikonian was appointed governor of the Persian province of Armenia.