Person

Reza Shah Pahlavi

Acting · 1878–1944 · Alasht, Iran

Reza Shah Pahlavi (15 March 1878 – 26 July 1944) was an Iranian military officer, minister of war, prime minister, and first Shah of the House of Pahlavi of the Imperial State of Iran. He reigned from 15 December 1925 until he was forced to abdicate by the Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran on 16 September 1941. Reza Shah introduced many social, economic, and political reforms during his reign, ultimately laying the foundation of the modern Iranian state. Therefore, he is regarded as the founder of modern Iran.

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  A Dying King: The Shah of Iran

  Self (archive footage)

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  Iran, the New Persia

  Self

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  Opening of Trans-Iranian Railway

  1938

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  Coronation of Reza Shah Pahlavi of Persia

  1926

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  Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate Party

  Self (archive footage)

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  Reza Shah

  Self (archive footage)

• 2017A Dying King: The Shah of IranSelf (archive footage)
• 2016Decadence and Downfall: The Shah of Iran's Ultimate PartySelf (archive footage)
• 2013Reza ShahSelf (archive footage)
• 1939Iran, the New PersiaSelf
• 1938Opening of Trans-Iranian Railway
• 1926Coronation of Reza Shah Pahlavi of Persia