Qajar to Pahlavi: Coup d’état of 1921

Qajar to Pahlavi Coup d'état of 1921

The coup d’état of February 21, 1921, stands as a defining moment in Iranian history, marking the end of the Qajar dynasty and setting the stage for the rise of the Pahlavi dynasty. This event not only shifted the political landscape of Iran but also initiated a series of reforms that would propel the country … Read more

Amir Kabir: Qajar Iran’s Great Reformer

Amir Kabir Qajar Iran

Amir Kabir, born Mirza Taghi Khan-e Farahani, stands as a monumental figure in Iranian history, particularly during the Qajar dynasty’s reign. His story is one of political ascendancy that also symbolizes the spirit of reform and modernization in an era marked by traditionalism and external influences. Born on January 9, 1807, in Hazaveh, a village … Read more