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The rise and fall of Teymourtash and Firouz Nosrat-ed-Dowleh. Two key allies of Reza Shah who helped shape modern Iran.
Behind the Pahlavi dynasty were three politicians who orchestrated Reza Khan’s rise and shaped his rule. This is the story of their fall.
How Teymourtash and Reza Shah fought to reclaim Iran’s oil from British control, leading to the downfall of Iran’s most powerful minister.
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.
After abolishing the Qajar dynasty, Reza Shah's coronation in 1926 marked the birth of the Pahlavi dynasty and a new era for Iran.
Facing opposition from all sides, Reza Khan uses his skill to break down the Qajar regime and the creation of
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.
From the Tobacco protests to the rise of Reza Khan, this is the story of the collapse of the Qajar dynasty's 170 year reign in Iran.
The Qajar dynasty was the embodiment of ineffectiveness. Tyrants incapable of true tyranny. This is the story of their demise. Listen to book one recap to get ready for new
How Iran (almost) became a secular republic! Reza Khan’s ambitious journey to reshape Persia: from a republic dream to a monarchy reality.
How the 1921 coup changed Iran's political dynamic and brought Reza Khan into the spotlight
In the season finale of the podcast, Reza Khan aims for total control, the young shah flees his country and Iran braces itself for a brave new world.

This is the transcript for Book One, episode 6 of The Lion and the Sun podcast: Russian Roulette about Iran…

How a journalist and a military lieutenant orchestrated the 1921 coup d’état and how Reza Khan gained control of Iran’s military and became an influential player in the government.
Two constituionalist armies march toward the capital to face the Qajar monarchy and reestablish democracy in the battle of Tehran

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