Qajar Dynasty

After abolishing the Qajar dynasty, Reza Shah's coronation in 1926 marked the birth of the Pahlavi dynasty and a new era for Iran.
In the aftermath of the parliament's vote to abolish the Qajar dynasty, Reza Khan and his team lay the groundwork for his ascension to the throne and his official coronation
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 Reza Khan amasses an army and faces Sheikh Khaz’al and his unchecked rule in Khuzestan
The story of Sheikh Khaz'al, the powerful tribal leader who ruled over Khuzestan , and his clash with Reza Khan.
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
Reza Khan's army marches toward Arabistan, Khaz'al tries to unite local tribes against the government and the battle for Arabistan reaches its breaking point.
As World War 1 impacts the world, Britiain and Russia invade Iran, while Germany seeks to win the country through clandestine campaigns.
A defiant Sheikh, a province rich in oil, and Reza Khan’s push to unify a fractured Iran. The story of Arabistan and how one local tribe became the biggest threat
How was life for Iranian women in the Qajar era? A look into how religion, patriarchy and culture limited Persian women in the Qajar reign.
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.

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