Hazaraspid dynasty

Hazaraspid dynasty
Country	Iotopha Vardana
Founded	1405
Founder	Aram Hazarasp
Current head	Aram, Despot of Iotopha
Final ruler	Stepan IV
Titles	Shahanshah Basileus of Vardana Shah of Iotopha Despot of Iotopha Lord of Kajnadzor
Deposition	1924: Vardanan Revolution

The House of Hazaraspid, more formally the House of Hazarasp, was the final ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Vardana from 1832 until their overthrow in 1924 during the Vardanan Revolution. From the 14th century until the 19th century, dynasts primarily served as governors of Iotopha and overlords of Kajnadzor.

The Hazaraspid dynasty arrived in what in Vardana in the 12th century, believed to originate from Chuya province, near the Chu River Valley in Uluujol. Merxas I Hazarasp was the first member of the dynasty to reign over the original Kingdom of Iotopha in the 12th century. The dynasty was deposed after being integrated into the Kingdom of Vardana in the 14th century, though they remained lords of Kajnadzor and retained many of their original lands. Following the Xanthi overthrow, the dynasty was re-established as Monarchs of Iotopha, and claimed the titles of the then dormant Kingdom of Varadana. The dynasty was overthrown in the 1924 revolution, where most dynasts were killed.

The head of the House of Hazarasp is Aram, Despot of Iotopha. The head of the house continues to claim all titles and dignities of the King of Vardana, though this claim is disputed by multiple claimants.

Line of succession to the Stepanian claim

Under Hazarasp dynastic succession, the King must adhere to Vardanan Apostolic Christianity in order to hold succession rights. Females may inherit the throne, though since the 19th century have been deemed ineligible if married to "foreign princes".

Jorin, Despot of Iotopha, was the second oldest, and only surviving, son of King Stepan IV through. In his lifetime, Jorin was recognized as Despot and heir to the abolished throne. Aram, Despot of Iotopha is the president of the Crown Council of Vardana.

• King Stepan IV (1872–1924)
  • Manuel, Despot of Iotopha (1900–1924)
  • Jorin, Despot of Iotopha (1904–1966)
    • (1) Aram, Despot of Iotopha (born 1944)
      • (2) Prince Jorin Hazarasp (born 1965)
        • (3) Prince Ardil Hazarasp (born 1987)
          • (4) Princes Penelope Hazarasp (born 2019)
        • (5) Prince Serwan Hazarasp (born 1997)
        • (6) Princess Delal Hazarasp (born 1991)
          • Sophia Hazarasp (born 2015) ^I
          • Princess Elena of Dakmoor (born 2017) ^M
        • (7) Alaia, Queen of Jehenna (born 1994)
          • Mirza, Crown Prince of Jehenna (born 2015) ^C
          • Prince Ardalan of Jehenna (born 2018)
      • (8) Prince Lashkari Hazarasp (born 1965)
      • (9) Princess Sarya Hazarasp (born 1985)
    • Prince Diyar Hazarasp (1946–1986)
      • Prince Khusraw Hazarasp (1963–1986)
      • (10) Ashti, Countess of Gueldiers (born 1969)
        • Albert, Viscout of Saint-Quentin (born 1995)
        • Charles de Villeneuve (born 2000)
        • Athénaïs de Villeneuve (born 1997)
    • Princess Alvart Hazarasp (1942–2000)
      • (11) Meywan Sakar (born 1966)
      • (12) Loren Sakar (born 1963)
        • (13) Hormuzd Zik (born 1984)
    • (14) Loren, Queen Mother of Arrautsa (born 1955)
      • House of Arrautsa
  • Princess Delal of Vardana (1898–1982)
    • House of Hazarasp-Xozan

Notes and sources

Mark	Source for listing or note on exclusion from succession
I	This person is not eligible to succeed the throne due to illegitimacy.
C	This person is not eligible to succeed the throne due to religion.

Head of the House of Hazarasp

Pretender			Consort		Reign
#	Portrait	Name	Portrait	Name	Reign start	Reign end
1		Despot Jorin (1904–1966)		Princess Alaia (1910–1960)	4 June 1924	20 July 1966
2		Despot Aram (1944–)		Despotissa Zabel (1940–)	9 June 1966	Incumbent
				Despotissa Fatima (1959–)

See also

• Abolished monarchies in Ajax