University of Sistan and Baluchestan Journal of Historical Researches of Iran and Islam 2345-2099 18 35 2024 11 05 An Examination of the Social Lifestyle of the People of Gilan in Travelogues from the Qajar Era An Examination of the Social Lifestyle of the People of Gilan in Travelogues from the Qajar Era 92 109 9039 10.22111/jhr.2025.51050.3755 FA Maryam Pourhaghshenas MSc in Social Science Research, Koushyar Non-Governmental and Non-Profit Institute, Rasht, Iran Reza Alizadeh Assistant Prof. of Research Institute of Guilan Studies, University of Guilan, Iran, Rasht. Seyed Hashem Mousavi Assistant Professor of the Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Guilan Journal Article 2024 04 16 Travelogues serve as significant historical and cultural resources, playing a crucial role in understanding the life, customs, and livelihood practices of people across different eras. The travelogues from the Qajar period, particularly those written by Europeans, hold special importance due to the expansion of Iran's political, economic, and cultural relations with the outside world. The Gilan region, with its unique geographical position, temperate climate, and cultural and ethnic diversity, has always attracted the attention of travelers and tourists. This research employs content analysis methods to examine the social lifestyle of the people of Gilan in seven travelogues from the Qajar era. The main categories of the research include recreation and entertainment, festivals and celebrations, food, clothing, and occupation. The findings of the research indicate that the social lifestyle of the people of Gilan during the Qajar period was shaped by various factors, including geography, economy, and culture. Agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, and fishing were identified as the primary occupations of the people of Gilan during this period. Recreational activities such as hunting, coffeehouse gatherings, and local competitions were part of the daily life of the people of Gilan. Travelogues serve as significant historical and cultural resources, playing a crucial role in understanding the life, customs, and livelihood practices of people across different eras. The travelogues from the Qajar period, particularly those written by Europeans, hold special importance due to the expansion of Iran's political, economic, and cultural relations with the outside world. The Gilan region, with its unique geographical position, temperate climate, and cultural and ethnic diversity, has always attracted the attention of travelers and tourists. This research employs content analysis methods to examine the social lifestyle of the people of Gilan in seven travelogues from the Qajar era. The main categories of the research include recreation and entertainment, festivals and celebrations, food, clothing, and occupation. The findings of the research indicate that the social lifestyle of the people of Gilan during the Qajar period was shaped by various factors, including geography, economy, and culture. Agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, and fishing were identified as the primary occupations of the people of Gilan during this period. Recreational activities such as hunting, coffeehouse gatherings, and local competitions were part of the daily life of the people of Gilan. https://jhr.usb.ac.ir/article_9039_043062b9685939a0bab8ebe83d527271.pdf