In 881, Ashot formed an alliance with David I of Iberia and Adarnase IV of Iberia, Bagrat's son and grandson, respectively, to defeat Guaram's son, Nasra of Tao-Klarjeti.
En 881, Ashot formou unha alianza con David I de Iberia e Adarnase IV de Iberia, o fillo e o neto de Bagrat respectivamente, para derrotar o fillo de Guaram, Nasra of Tao-Klarjeti.