Historical Geography of A’lam Region in the Islamic Period (From the Beginning to the Emergence of the Ilkhanids)

Historical events in addition to time span affected by regional extension. This factor makes the researcher of history inevitably scrutinizing the location of events. A’lam's history and developments have not been exempt from this rule. A’lam is the northern most point in the province of Hamedan, which is connected to important government centers such as Hamedan, Qazvin and Soltanieh via communication routes. For this reason, the political and religious significance of its use by the rulers in crossing these cities has been used by the rulers. Therefore, the routes of communication, along with the geographical position and the extent of the land, give it the importance of a path that is not hidden from the eyes of rulers, tribes, and religious groups. Now, to understand the history of this land, knowing the geography and historical background of the A’lam is of great significance. The findings of the present study indicate that this place was of high geopolitical importance due to its lowland and smooth terrain that facilitated traffic along its route and along the Kharqan Mountain.