Page "Pahlavuni" Paragraph 2

In the 11th century the Pahlavunis controlled and built various fortresses throughout Armenia such as Amberd and Bjni and played a significant role in all the affairs of the country.

According to Cyril Toumanoff, following the abdication in 1045-46 of Prince Gregory II ( who received from the court of Constantinople the rank of magistros and the office of duke of Mesopotamia, Vaspurakan, and Taron ) in favor of the emperor, the Pahlavunis ( Oshin of Gandzak ) moved to Cilician Armenia forming the House of Hethumids.

Toumanoff also names Zakarid-Mxargrzeli house as branch of the Pahlavunis.