Survey of business and trading situation during Qajar ruling in Esterabad

Subject Areas : Epistemological and methodological researcher of historical research

ehsan  kouhrirad ¹ (کارشناس ارشد تاریخ)

Received: 2015-12-25 Accepted : 2015-12-25 Published : 2013-04-21

Keywords: Esterabad + Business + Provincial divisions,

Abstract :

Esterabad province was one of the important provinces during various eras especially safavieh and Qajar , due to vicinity of Russia , connecting Mazandaran to Khorasan ,…and on the other hand having favorable weather condition that made it possible for farming and plantation. The rules for breaking down provinces at Qajar era not only based on the strategic view of different areas but also on the presents that area governors send for the kings , that caused this province to be separated centralized with Esterabad. the issue emphasized the importance of this province.      Fertile farms , many livestocks , and being a connecting link for import and export from neighbor hood countries and provinces created a suitable conditions for business and trade in this province. Bandar-e-gaz as the safe harbor for passangers and import and export was a specific feature that juice up to this area.here we should point to the Ashooradeh Island that used for trading too but not as important as Bandar-e-gaz. At the end , Esterabad  province in addition to the significance  of trading is one of the entrance for the northern neighbor countries that put this province as one of important  provinces of the country