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Fuman

Fuman is a town in Gilan province in northern Iran, west of Rasht, at the foot of the Alborz range. In the late Middle Ages it was the seat of the Ishaqid rulers of western Gilan before Rasht overtook it. It is known for its local cookies and as the gateway to the mountain village of Masuleh.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Fuman. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/fuman
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