Assessing the Causation of Tradesmen Rebellion in Tabriz Through Institutionalisation Approach During Shah-Tahmasp Safavi Ruling (1571–1573 AD)

Abstract

ABSTRACT In sociology, social institutions constitute the most essential institutions, exhibiting their functionality in different aspects in the society, as to cope with the evaluation of social disorders’ management at mega-scale. During Safavid era, based on rational reactive sequential pattern, leading to chain reactions, the core of a special trade institution was established in Iran’s traditional society that lasted until the beginning of Qajar era. The inseparable connection of domestic economy with the political structure next to other influencing factors promoted this move. Following the trade recession and gravity in life condition especially among the tradesmen next to the prepared grounds, due to the injustice on local authorities’ part during Shah-Tahmasp Safavi, the social disobedience began and ended for two years (1571–1573 AD). This article is inspired by the historical institutionalism theory and is presented through a descriptive-analytic method. By applying sociological approaches in the historical events attempt is made to search for a proper answer to the question: By applying the institutionalisation theory approach, to what extend have the political, social and economic factors been effective in the formation of the tradesmen rebellion in Tabriz during Shah-Tahmasp Safavi’s era?