A survey of historical monuments of Isfahan during Reza Shah era (1304-1320)

Tabarestan land is such areas that its appellation and geographical domains have been the case of many conflicts. This title officially was used commonly through pre- Islamic and part of Islamic era ( up to the end of eighth AH century ). From this time for no obvious reasons Mazandaran which for long time was used along with Tabarestan took its place instead .Changes for the name of this strategic region in terms of history importance and local identity is an important question that this essay is considered. This article is done by a descriptive – analytical approach, and considering to the history of Tabarestan and its political, cultural, and social nature study the replacement of Mazandaran title for geographical proximity of the case. Research results show that the Tabarestan appellation with its inhabitants has been more appropriate than Mazandaran with its geographical characteristics. It also should be noted that the political spectrum in this geographical area, particularly in the Islamic period due reasons such as clan rivalries, internal conflicts, and rulers expansion was fluctuated, so it is not possible to determine its exact boundaries.