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 sworn fealty to the Rum Seljuks through marriage. In contrast, the Divriği faction under Şahinşah openly asserted their dominance over the Sultanate of Rum by minting coins bearing the declaration.