Ajamareh and Hooligans during First Shah Abbas Reign: Convergences and Divergences

During First Shah Abbas reign, as a result of increase to cities, the relations of city residents and governments enhanced. The present paper studies the nature of relations of hooligans with the government—as a section of urban society—during First Shah Abbas reign. The findings reveal that there existed anurban society community thatdespite carrying the same labelenjoyed various forms. There were differences between those hooligans who were indeed anurban society community and those who carried the term as an adjective while not being a hooligan. Ajamareh and hooligans played a more significant role in political instabilities of neighborhoods and cities and while causing chaos, they were also patrons of the oppressed. First Shah Abbas through organizing this group of society attempted to take advantage of their capabilities.