Langarūd

Langarud lies in the rice and silk country of eastern Gilan, divided by the river that bears its name. First mentioned in the early twelfth century, it served as the centre of Ranekuh and a local market. The Khesht-e Pol linked its riverbank quarters; originally a wooden crossing, it was later built in brick. Under the Qajars, the influential Monajjem-bashi family held authority in the town and supplied officials to the provincial administration.