Majlis Archives - The Lion and The Sun Podcast

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7 hours ago

Reza Shah’s Abdication: The 1941 Iran Invasion That Ended His Reign

This is the transcript for Book Two, episode 10 of The Lion and the Sun podcast: Reza Shah’s Abdication. When…

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5 days ago

Book Two – Ep.10: Abdication

in 1941, Britain and the Soviet Union invade Iran in hopes of a regime change and Reza Shah contemplates abdication.

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1 week ago

The Shah, the Nazis, and the Invasion: Impact of World War II on Iran

As World War II begins, Reza Shah distances Iran from Britain and the Soviet Union, aligning more closely with Nazi Germany.

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1 month ago

Book Two – Ep.8: The Heir

Groomed for power from childhood, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was more than a prince. He was Reza Shah's guarantee for a successful political project.

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3 months ago

Book Two – Ep.6: Triumvirate (2)

Murder, Banishment and Suicide. As Reza Shah's rule becomes more authoritarian, the alliance that put him in power comes to a bitter end.

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3 months ago

The Rise and Fall of Teymourtash and Firouz: The Architects of the Pahlavi Dynasty

The rise and fall of Teymourtash and Firouz Nosrat-ed-Dowleh. Two key allies of Reza Shah who helped shape modern Iran.

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4 months ago

God, Shah, Nation: Reza Shah’s Modernization of Iran

In 1935, Nowruz marked a turning point in Iran’s history as Reza Shah redefined the nation with his motto: "God, Shah, Nation." His reforms reshaped Iran’s military, economy, and infrastructure.

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4 months ago

Book Two – Ep.3: God, Shah, Nation

A new king, a unified nation, and a country on the brink of transformation. As Reza Shah Pahlavi seizes power, he reshapes Iran with relentless ambition, even at the cost

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4 months ago

The Pahlavi Crown: Where is It Now?

The Pahlavi Crown is one of the most iconic artifacts of Iranian crown jewels. The crown was used during the coronations of Reza Shah and his son Mohammad Reza Shah.

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5 months ago

Birth of the Pahlavi Dynasty: Reza Shah’s coronation and his ascention to the Throne

After abolishing the Qajar dynasty, Reza Shah's coronation in 1926 marked the birth of the Pahlavi dynasty and a new era for Iran.

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5 months ago

The Fall of the Qajar Dynasty: How Reza Khan Transformed Iran in 1925

Facing opposition from all sides, Reza Khan uses his skill to break down the Qajar regime and the creation of

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5 months ago

Book Two – Ep.1: A New Dynasty

As Iran’s exiled king prepares to return, the parliament grants Prime Minister sweeping powers. With the help of his rivals, Reza Khan sets out to dismantle the century-old Qajar Dynasty.