1794 ⟶ Qajar Dynasty Establishes Rule in Persia

Qajar dynasty founded in Iran after replacing the Zand dynas...
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👑 Ziyarid Dynasty Established in Northern Iran

Ziyarid dynasty is established in northern Iran.⟶
Ziyarid Dynasty Established in Northern Iran (928)
DynastyIslamic WorldPolitical HistoryMiddle Ages
IranIran

🕌 Safavid Dynasty Unites Iran and Establishes Shia Islam

Safavid dynasty reunifies Iran and rules over it until 1736. Safavids adopt a Shia branch of Islam.⟶
Safavid Dynasty Unites Iran and Establishes Shia Islam (1501)
Shia IslamSafavid DynastyDynastyReligious ConversionPolitical UnificationIslamic WorldShah
IranIran

👑 Nader Shah Ascends to the Throne, Founding the Afsharid Dynasty

Nader Shah assumes the title of Shah of Persia and founds the Afsharid dynasty; he rules until his death in 1747.⟶
Nader Shah Ascends to the Throne, Founding the Afsharid Dynasty (1736)
MonarchyDynastyShahPolitical TransitionNader ShahIranian History
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👑 Zand Dynasty Established

Zand dynasty is founded in Iran.⟶
Zand Dynasty Established (1760)
DynastyIranian HistoryPolitical HistoryZand DynastyShia Islam
IranIran

👑 Qajar Dynasty Establishes Rule in Persia

Qajar dynasty founded in Iran after replacing the Zand dynasty.⟶
Qajar Dynasty Establishes Rule in Persia (1794)
DynastyMonarchyPolitical TransitionZand Dynasty
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🇮🇷 Coup d'état establishes the Pahlavi dynasty in Iran

December 15: Coup brings the Pahlavi dynasty to power in Iran.⟶
Coup d'état establishes the Pahlavi dynasty in Iran (1921)
Coup d'étatMonarchyPolitical InstabilityQajar DynastyMiddle East HistoryAuthoritarianism
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