Ahmad Shah Qajar

Shah of Persia

Ahmad Shah Qajar - Shah of Persia
Born

January 21st, 1898
127 years ago

Died

1930
95 years ago — 32 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Iran

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Ascended the throne of Persia in 1909, ruling during a time of political unrest and national revolution. Faced challenges such as the Constitutional Revolution, which aimed to limit royal power and establish a constitutional monarchy. Abdicated in 1923 amid increasing foreign influence and internal strife, leading to the eventual establishment of the Pahlavi dynasty. Lived in exile in Europe until his death in 1930.

Ruled during the Constitutional Revolution

Abdicated the throne in 1923

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