Marashiyan Dynasty
مرعشیون
1359–1596
Map of the Marashiyan dynasty
Map of the Marashiyan dynasty
CapitalAmol, Sari, Vatashan
Common languagesMazanderani
Religion
Twelver Shi'a Islam
GovernmentMonarchy
 1359-1362
Mir-i Buzurg (first)
 1362-1392
Rida al-Din
 1362-1392
Kamal al-Din I
 1404-?
Ghiyas al-Din Ali
Historical eraMiddle Ages
 Established
1359
 Disestablished
1596
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Afrasiyab dynasty
Safavid Empire
Today part ofIran

The Marashiyan or Marashis (Mazandarani: مرعشیون; Persian: مرعشیان) were an Iranian Sayyid Twelver Shiʿite dynasty of Mazandarani origin, ruling in Mazandaran from 1359 to 1596. The dynasty was founded by Mir-i Buzurg, a Sayyid native to Dabudasht. Their capitals were Amol, Sari, and Vatashan.

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