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Qajar Dynasty

Book One – Ep.8: APOC
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Book One – Ep.8: APOC

The biggest oil field the world had ever seen, a foreign military occupation and a socialist revolution in the north. As Russia's influence wanes, Britain seizes control of Iran's newfound oil wealth and expands its influence in the region.
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The Battle of Tehran: How Persian Rebels Toppled a King and Reclaimed Democracy
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The Battle of Tehran: How Persian Rebels Toppled a King and Reclaimed Democracy

Two constituionalist armies march toward the capital to face the Qajar monarchy and reestablish democracy in the battle of Tehran
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Book One – Ep.6: Russian Roulette
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Book One – Ep.6: Russian Roulette

An old king tries to reclaim his throne, the United States sends Morgan Shuster to help Iran's finances, and Russia invades. The complicated history of Iran and Russia and how the Russian influence impacted Iran's democracy.
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Book One – Ep.5: Battle of Tehran
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Book One – Ep.5: Battle of Tehran

Two constitutionalist armies arrive at the gates of Tehran and Mohammad Ali Shah prepares the capital of Iran for an all-out war. How battle of Tehran reshaped the future of democracy in Iran and how the country was forced to change in its aftermath.
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Book One – Ep.4: The Bombardment
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Book One – Ep.4: The Bombardment

The battle for Iran's constitutional democracy rages on as the reactionary forces of Mohammad Ali Shah lay siege to the Parliament. In the aftermath of brutal bombardment, pockets of resistance emerge across the nation. Amidst chaos and bloodshed, the very soul of Iran hangs in the balance. Who will prevail in this defining struggle for the future of the nation?
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Book One – Ep.3: Tale of Two Shahs
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Book One – Ep.3: Tale of Two Shahs

What comes after establishing democracy in a nation? Protecting it at all costs. In this episode, the ideals of democracy clash with the limitations of Islam and the new Shah maneuvers to undermine the parliament's authority, even as the people take to the streets to defend their hard-won freedoms.
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Book One – Ep.2: Persian Awakening
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Book One – Ep.2: Persian Awakening

What can you do when the king is assassinated, prices are high and the country is in crisis? You demand a parliament. The story of how Persia's first national assembly (Majlis) was established and how democracy found its way into Iran.
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From Ashes to Empire: How the Qajar Dynasty Came to Rule Iran
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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.
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Book One – Ep.1: The Fatwah
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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 to fight foreign influence and protect their right to smoke.
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The Meaning Behind The Lion & Sun: A Symbol of Persian Legacy
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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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