Ahmad Shah Qajar
Shah of Persia
Born
Died
1930
96 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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