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Larijan, was an administrative division in Qajar Iran, one of 12 districts in the Mazandaran province. It was located in the modern day district of Larijan, with Ask as its' capital. The governorship of Larijan was hereditary.

Geography
Larijan was very mountainous. The important route from Amol to Tehran cut through Larijan.

History
In 1782, Agha Mohammad Khan conquered Larijan and replaced the chiefs of Larijan at the time: Mohammad Qoli Khan-e Sefid (the White) and Mohammad Qoli Khan-e Siyah (the Black).

After the death of Fath 'Ali Shah in 1834, 'Ali Shah and Mohammad Mirza fought over the Iranian throne, with Mohammad Mirza eventually coming on top. The chief of Larijan, 'Abbas Qoli Khan, was discontented with these state of affairs. In January 1836, although nominally submitting to Qajar authority, he refused to pay respects to Mohammad Shah in person, and gathered provisions with the aim of defying him, although 'Abbas Qoli Khan submitted in February. During Mohammad Shah's reign, the province of Mazandaran's military forces were reorganized. As a consequence, the chiefs of Larijan, Bandpay, and Savadkuh rose in status compared to the chiefs of Tonekabon, Hezarjarib, and Ashraf. However, overall the military reorganization decreased the power of chiefs and created new regiments based on the sedentary population to reduce the power of tribal regiments.

Administration
The center of Larijan was in Ask. The district was divided into four subdistricts (boluk): Amiri/Pa'in Larijan, Bala Larijan, Behrostaq, and Daylarostaq. In 1847/48, Larijan was reported to have 66 villages, but by 1908/09 it had 98. Historically, Larijan's governorship was ruled by a hereditary local family. Larijan had a crucial relationship with it's neighbor, Amol. Many Larijanis, including the governor, would seasonally migrate from the highlands to Amol during the wintertime. In addition, the governor of Larijan was often able to exert considerable influence on the district of Amol.

Population
The population of Larijan was tribal in nature, with a variety of clans. The mountainous district of Larijan was estimated to have a tribal population of 3,000 to 5,000 in 1843. The tribal population of Mazandaran would furnish troops for the provincial army. In the winter, the highlanders of Larijan would descend into the district and town of Amol to wait out the cold. A significant portion of Amol's population was from Larijan, with 8 out of 10 clans being of Larijani origin according to Rabino.