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How did Tehran’s population change shortly after 1796?
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Mosque with cupola in the bazaar, Tehran.
Following 1796, the population of Tehran experienced rapid growth, more than tripling in size within little more than a decade to reach 50,000 inhabitants. This expansion was driven by the influx of courtiers and soldiers, which subsequently stimulated the development of trade and industry in the city.1