The Treaty of Nvarsak (also spelled Nuarsak) was signed between the Armenian rebel leader Vahan Mamikonian and the representatives of the Sasanian King of Kings (shahanshah) Balash ((r. 484 – 488)) at Nvarsak in 484.

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The Nvarsak Treaty was concluded after the previous Sasanian shahanshah Peroz I ((r. 459 – 484)) was killed by the Hephthalites amid Armenian guerrilla efforts. This treaty ensured religious freedom and autonomy for Armenians. The conditions of the treaty were as follows: Following the treaty, Vahan Mamikonian was appointed as hazarapet and later marzban ("margrave") of Armenia. The Armenian cavalry led by Vahan supported Balash against the uprising of a pretender named Zarer (son or brother of Peroz).

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