sentences:  In the late 16th century, the family branched out and established "melikdoms" in settlements in Jraberd, Khachen and Gulistan.During the Turko-Persian wars of the 17th century and 18th century, the meliks fiercely resisted and fought back against incursions made by both sides.In the last quarter of the 18th century, they aided the invading Russian armies to help clear the region of both the Turks and Persians.