History of Armenia, by Father Michael Chamich; from B. C. 2247 to ...

163 HISiORV OF ARMENIA.
tber prince, Bacur, g:overiior of the country of
Alziiies,
followed the example of Sanatruk, and
became independent, liavmg secured the alliance
and protection of the Persians. These
examples caused other chiefs to deem themselves
free, and Armenia became the scene of
daily tumults, contentions, and rebellion. A
feud broke out between three noble families, the
Buznunians, Manavazians, and Dunians or
Ordunians, bv which thev were all destroyed
A. D. 343. and their races became extinct. Some chiefs,
more than ordinarily well disposed, at this crisis
came to St. Vertannes, who was still alive, but
living in obscurity, and having- consulted with
him, determined on appointing a head to the
nation. Their choice fell upon Khosrove, the
son of the deceased Tiridate>, to render whose
sway more successful and permanent, they
applied to the Romans for assistance to subdue
the rebels. Constantme the emperor, son of
Constantine the Great, sent them a large
force
under the command of Antiochus, steward of
his house, with a letter expressive of his
friendship, kingly garments, and a crown,
for the purpose of investing Khosrove with
the sovereign authority.
A.D.344. Xhe ceremony of this prince's coronation
having been performed. Antiochus presiding at
the spectacle as representative of the emperor,