[1] In Book III of the medieval Armenian text The History of the Country of Albania, Sahak Sevada is described as a "brave and capable man" who was a "lover of letters and appointed writers to his household."
The author adds that "Smbat, king of Armenia, fought against him [Sahak Sevada] with zeal and skill, but could not bring him to submission.
[4] Sahak Sevada married one of his daughters to Ashot II, ruler of the Bagratid Kingdom of Armenia.
[3] However, as a result of political changes, Sahak sided with Smbat and revolted against Ashot II and declared independence.
During the battle, Sahak and his eldest son Grigor were captured and blinded by Ashot, after which Gardman was likely made a royal domain of the Bagratuni kings.