Shah Jahan

to westernizing. He began this process by introducing a new reform program called the White Revolution. It was named white (pure) in contrast to black, representing evil. These new sets of laws were meant to appease the people and their demands. The Shah wanted these reforms to be a nonviolent “rebirth” of Iranian society through large economic and social reforms with the end goal being a global economic power. This was his vision for Iran. The revolution…

Another deciding factor in the fall of the Shah’s rule during the revolutionary period was influenced by the reliance of the Shah on American intelligence and intellectual support. The effective mismanagement and misreading of the situation by the Central Intelligence Agency resulted in misperceptions on the Shah’s grip on power, as well as the true magnitude of Khomeini’s power, intention and influence on his followers both in Iran and in exile. Ofira Seliktar sums up the underestimation of…

In the autobiography “An American Childhood” written by Annie Dillard, Dillard wrote about one of her unforgettable memories that left her disillusioned because of her misconception about an adult’s view of life. On the other hand, Saira Shah, in her article, “Longing to Belong”, she wrote about how her dreams of being part of her “original culture” crashed by a single incident that make her realize that the reality is not the same as what she expected. Therefore, it is clear that both of the…

Revolution of 1979 consists of a series of events concerning the takeover of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi’s reign. The revolts against Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi began in 1977 by reason of a conservative reaction against Pahlavi’s nonreligious efforts, a liberal reaction against social injustices and a sharp economic shortening. These strikes and demonstrations shocked the country. During that time, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi left Iran for deportation in 1979, leaving his responsibilities to Prime…

Critical Analysis: Daughter of Persia Daughter of Persia is about a young girls journey through life after being born in Iran. She was born to the third wife of her father and was his 15th child. Shazdeh, her father, had 36 children to eight different wives. She lived in Tehran on a compound with the rest of her family. Shazdeh believed in all of his children being educated and active, even though this wasn’t common for girls at the time. This set Saitti apart from other woman throughout her…

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…

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,…