Reza Pahlavi, christened the Last Shah, oversaw Iran for almost four decades. His reign 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 demise. The 1979 Iranian Revolution brought about the end

Reza Pahlavi, christened the Last Shah, ruled 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 of his downfall. The 1979 Iranian Revolution brought about the end

Reza Pahlavi, dubbed the Last Shah, ruled Iran for almost four decades. His reign was characterized 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 downfall. The 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted the end of

Reza Pahlavi, known as the Last Shah, ruled Iran for almost four decades. His reign was characterized 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 o