Reza Pahlavi, christened the Last Shah, dominated Iran for almost four decades. His period was marked by a complex tapestry of modernization and repression. While he ushered in sweeping reforms, his dictatorial tendencies and ruthless suppression of dissent ultimately sowed the seeds with his overthrow. The 1979 Iranian Revolution brought about th

Reza Pahlavi, known as the Last Shah, ruled Iran for almost four decades. His rule was defined by a complex tapestry of modernization and repression. While he ushered in sweeping reforms, his dictatorial tendencies and ruthless suppression of dissent ultimately sowed the seeds of his downfall. The 1979 Iranian Revolution led to the end of his dyna

Reza Pahlavi, dubbed the Last Shah, oversaw Iran for almost four decades. His rule was marked by a complex tapestry of modernization and repression. While he ushered in sweeping reforms, his dictatorial tendencies and ruthless suppression of dissent ultimately sowed the seeds of his downfall. The 1979 Iranian Revolution brought about the end of hi

Reza Pahlavi, christened the Last Shah, ruled Iran for almost four decades. His rule was characterized by a complex tapestry of modernization and repression. While he ushered in sweeping reforms, his dictatorial tendencies and ruthless suppression of dissent ultimately sowed the seeds of his demise. The 1979 Iranian Revolution brought about the en