By 1178, Behramşah, of the Erzincan branch, had proved their allegiance to the Rum Seljuks through marriage. While the Divriği branch under Şahinşah, recognized the Sultanate of Rum as their overlords by declaring it on their copper coins.
By 1178, Behramşah from the Erzincan lineage had pledged his loyalty to the Rum Seljuks through marriage. Conversely, the Divriği faction under Şahinşah publicly asserted their supremacy over the Sultanate of Rum by minting coins bearing the declaration.