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The Rise and Fall of Teymourtash and Firouz: The Architects of the Pahlavi Dynasty

The rise and fall of Teymourtash and Firouz Nosrat-ed-Dowleh. Two key allies of Reza Shah who helped shape modern Iran.
The Lion and the Sun - S02E05 - Triumvirate

Book Two – Ep.5: Triumvirate (1)

Behind the Pahlavi dynasty were three politicians who orchestrated Reza Khan’s rise and shaped his rule. This is the story of their fall.

The Fall of the Qajar Dynasty: How Reza Khan Transformed Iran in 1925

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

Sheikh Khaz’al and the Rise of Arabistan: The Leader Who Challenged Iran’s Government

The story of Sheikh Khaz'al, the powerful tribal leader who ruled over Khuzestan , and his clash with Reza Khan.
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 Coup That Reshaped Iran: Rise of Reza Khan to Power

How the 1921 coup changed Iran's political dynamic and brought Reza Khan into the spotlight
Reza Khan and Ahmad Shah shown together

Book One – Ep.9: The Coup

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.

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