On This Day: The Battle of Bagrevand puts an end to an Armenian rebellion against the Abbasid... (775)

On April 25, 775: The Battle of Bagrevand puts an end to an Armenian rebellion against the Abbasid Caliphate. Muslim control over the South Caucasus is solidified and its Islamization begins, while several major Armenian nakharar families lose power and their remnants flee to the Byzantine Empire.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.