Khachin principality

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Khachin (Khachen) principality was a medieval semi-independent armenian state that emerged in the territory of present-day Nagorno-Karabakh (historical Artsakh) ate 10-17 cc. Its name derived from the Armenian word “khach,” meaning "cross." It is based in 10 century by prince Sahl Smbatyan who was considered as the descendant of ancient kings of Albania. Was in vassal attitudes to different dynasties, owned territory of Armenia: Seljukids, Aq Qoyunlu, Safavids etc. Some of the contemporary chroniclers used the name of Khachen to designate the whole of Artsakh. In the 17-th century, the residence of Meliks (Princes) of Khachen was in Khndzristan (today's Askeran region of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic).

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