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

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.

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

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

An attack on parliament, a power hungry shah and the struggle of people for democracy.

How a change in power doomed Iran's very first parliament. Story of Mohammad Ali Shah and his grudge against democracy.

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