Trading in Ispahbadiyeh Bavandid's Territory of Tabaristan (466-606A.H.)

Economic flourishing and commercial development through marine and land routes have been some of the characteristics of middle ages in Iran. Muslim ruler's supports of economic operations, particularly trading with remote areas are quite clear in their policies through supporting trade, establishing caravansaries, decreasing customs laws and etc. The most economic flourishing of this age occurred in lands which were located in their major routes of their trade age. Tabaristan as part lands subordinated by the central government situated in Silk Road and Fur Road, has been influenced by economic growth of Islamic world, Bavandids were dominating a huge part of southern coast of Caspian Sea and accomplished new economic policies in their own lands which was accompanied by some economic reforms. These reforms led to the growth in urban life and an economy based on trade in Tabaristan and other areas located in southern coasts of Caspian Sea. This article aims at considering the economic status in Bavandid's realm in the area of landing and trade.