Iranian History

Painting of Agha Mohammad Khan of house Qajar

From Ashes to Empire: How the Qajar Dynasty Came to Rule Iran

From unifying a fragmented empire to struggles with modernization and territorial losses. Discover how Qajar dynasty came to power in Iran.
After Naser Al-Din Shah sold the persian tobacco rights, people came together to protest

The Fatwah: Story of Iran’s Tobacco Protests

Iran’s fight for democracy started with a dispute over tobacco! How Iran's tobacco protests jump-started the fight for Persia’s democracy.
The Lion and the Sun Podcast - The Fatwah

Book One – Ep.1: The Fatwah

How a religious ban on tobacco jump started the fight for Persia's democracy. The story of the Qajar dynasty, their attempt at auctioning Persia's resources and how Iranians came together
The Lion and the The Sun - Album Art

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Welcome to the Lion and the Sun Podcast: A Modern History of Iran
Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902) - The Review in Windsor Great Park in Honour of the Shah of Persia

The Meaning Behind The Lion & Sun: A Symbol of Persian Legacy

A look at the history of the lion and the sun, a symbol of power, divinity, and national pride through centuries of Persian history.

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