Vahe

This article is about Armenian king. For other persons named Vahe, see Vahe (given name).

Vahe also known as Vahe Haykazuni was a legendary king of Armenia (351 BC – 331 BC). He was the last offspring of the Haik Dynasty.[1]

According to Moses of Khoren, he was an ally of Darius III King of Persia. He revolted against Alexander the Great and fought to the bitter end and died in battle.

Because of his bravery, his name Vahe, became synonymous for the Armenians as a true warrior and a true king. Many Armenians are named Vahe (or Vahé) after him, Vahe being a common given name.

With his death, the Armenian Haikazuni dynasty came to an end Armenian was subjected to 10 years of Macedonian rule.

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  1. ↑ "Armenian history". Retrieved 2007-10-05.