sentences:  He began the construction of the Cathedral of Ani.His reign was generally a time of peace, only disturbed by conflict between Smbat and his uncle Mushegh in Kars.The latter in 982 incited the Sallarid "emir" of Āzarbāijān, Abu'l-Haija, to capture and Dvin, attack Smbat's domains and demand from him a tribute.