Reza Pahlavi, christened the Last Shah, dominated Iran for almost four decades. His reign 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 resulted the end of

Reza Pahlavi, christened the Last Shah, ruled Iran for almost four decades. His reign 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 led to the end of his dy

Reza Pahlavi, dubbed the Last Shah, oversaw Iran for almost four decades. His reign 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 overthrow. The 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted the end of his d

Reza Pahlavi, dubbed the Last Shah, dominated Iran for almost four decades. His period 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 for his overthrow. The 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted the end of