Mohammed Zahir Shah

in a modern working class that had grown to half a million strong became increasingly problematic for the Shah in the years leading up to the Islamic Revolution in Iran (1978-1979). Moreover, the 1920s-early 1940s were marked by the Shah’s oppression of socialism, communism, and trade unions as a result of the 1931 Anticollectivist Law. Reza Khan, who formally installed himself as Reza Shah Pahlavi in the early 1920s,…

though, by the many socio-economic failures of the Shah. His unwise use of power and his greed made Iran a country ripe for revolution. By 1979 the stage was set for Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who because of cunning historical and political maneuverings was able to use politics, religion, and a little bit of trickery to persuade the people of Iran to overthrow Mohammad Reza Shah. In the years leading up to the actual revolution in 1979, Shah Pahlavi had done a good job of making himself…

The well-known philosophy of Natural laws—or rights—is acknowledged by most human beings. The right to earn a living for oneself, and be able to pursue anything; is greatly treasured by everybody. But there always has and will be a continuous battle of restricting others rights. Looking into the Islamic world, it has been male-ruled for the longest of time. Men have controlled everything that women do in that sector of the globe. From what they wear, if they are allowed out of the household,…

her the story of how Reza Shah came overthrew the emperor of…

cases the nobles of the defeated side was executed. The Mughal system of coinage was tri metallic, made with copper, silver or gold. Their coins had the highest degree of purity. During the 15th century the quality of the coins was decreasing. Sher Shah made a 178 grains of coin of pure silver. At the end of 16th century under the kingship of Akbar rupee was made the basic unit of currency. It is right that the Mughal army was a cavalry force but its wrong to think that artillery had no place. …

Gupta and Goel (1999) depicted ‘Chutki’ work as the traditional embroidery of Rampur in Uttar Pradesh in the article ‘Rampur folk art: Chutki work embroidery’. Major attribute of ‘chutki’ work was a dot and a leaf, which was set by folding pieces by hand called as ‘patti’. These designs were named after the arrangements as ‘chaddiyan’, ‘jaldaar’, ‘haar’, ‘suraj’ and ‘gamla’. Dresses and made-ups were amazingly supplemented with chutki work. Simple slipstitch was used to fasten small motifs onto…

devised a plan to overthrow Mossadegh and replace him with a leader who would be more receptive to the interest of the West(1) In August 1953, Mossadegh was overthrown, and a new government was established. The new Prime Minister, Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi instituted the Shah government, a secular,…

creation of the Organization of African Unity, and the Solidarity Movement. The Iranian Revolution was a revolt against the Shah, a leader put into power by a foreign country (the US). Because of his secular rule and his numerous connections with the US, Iranians revolted and created the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Dove, Global Developments 1950s-1980s Notes) Iran replaced the Shah because he was connected to the US and repressed the Islamic religion. Islamic nationalists wanted to change this…

fall of Mohammad Reza Shah (of Iran from 1941-1979), Maziar was able to extensively research on the matter of the conflict, he was able to come up with his own conclusion behind the revolution which is of value, however despite his information ‘usefulness’ comes with the limitation that he is an outsider of the conflict. With no firsthand experience and not being a part or witnessing of the actual event itself Mazier was not able to get sources from someone who was (like the Shah and…

wife. He was as thin as a grain of rice, had night black hair, worked at the University of Tehran, and just like him, the rest of his extended family lived in Tehran too. In Iran, many people were mad at the “Shah”, or King Mohammad Reza Pahlavi for being too westernized, so in 1979, the Shah was overthrown by an Islamist extremist named Ayatollah Khomeini. This opened the gates for the Islamic Republic to be established, and for Khomeini to become the supreme ruler.…