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Reza Shah’s Radical Reforms: His Diplomatic Ties with Atatürk, Battle Against Tradition and Kashf-e Hijab

From the unveiling policy (Kashf-e Hijab) to his close ties with Atatürk, Reza Shah's vision for a secular Iran collides with the religious forces.
The Lion and the Sun Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 7 - Unveiling

Book Two – Ep.7: Unveiling

After his first foreign trip, Reza Shah declares war on Islam and orders women to remove their hijab. Follow us…

Reza Khan's battle to turn Iran into a republic

The Republic That Never Was: Reza Khan and Iran’s Political Shift

How Iran (almost) became a secular republic! Reza Khan’s ambitious journey to reshape Persia: from a republic dream to a monarchy reality.
The Lion and the Sun Podcast - Season 1, Episode 10 - Brave New World

Book One – Ep.10: Brave New World

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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