Sanesan's invasion of Armenia (335–336)

Sanesan invasion of Armenia (335–336)
Part of Maskute invasions of Armenia
Date335–336
Location
Kingdom of Armenia
Result Armenian victory
Belligerents
Maskut tribe Arsacid dynasty of Armenia
Commanders and leaders
Sanesan † Khosrov III the Small
Vache I Mamikonian


The Sanesan invasion of Armenia was a military conflict fought c. 335–336 between the Kingdom of Armenia, ruled by King Khosrov III the Small, and a coalition led by Sanesan, the Arsacid king of the Maskut.

Following the death of Tiridates III of Armenia, Sanesan—also identified in some historical sources as Sanatruk—took advantage of the succession crisis to advance his claims. He formed an alliance with the Alans and the Caucasian Albanians, assembling a diverse force that included these allies, nomadic groups such as the Huns, and various Caucasian peoples.

Sanesan claimed the Armenian throne through his Arsacid lineage, which he shared with the Armenian royal house.

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