Ashot began to annex the lands that formerly belonged to the Mamikonians and actively campaigned against the emirs as a sign of his allegiance to the Caliphate, who in 804 bestowed upon him the title of ishkhan.
Ashot comezou a anexionar as terras que antes pertencían a familia Mamikonian e fixo campaña activa contra os emires como un sinal da súa lealdade ao califato, que en 804 lle outorgou o título de ishkhan.