Historical Events tagged with "mohammad"

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Politics & Government

Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar Deposed; Ahmad Shah Qajar Ascends

July 16th, 1909 115 years ago

Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar was forced to abdicate, paving the way for his son, Ahmad Shah Qajar, to take the throne of Persia. The revolution stemmed from the people's demand for constitutional reform and governance by elected representatives. Prince Ahmad was proclaimed Shah, signaling a shift towards modernization and relative liberation following years of autocratic rule. This event marked a significant point in the struggle for democracy in Iran.

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