Reza Pahlavi, christened the Last Shah, ruled Iran for almost four decades. His rule 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 overthrow. The 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted the end of his

Reza Pahlavi, christened the Last Shah, ruled Iran for almost four decades. His period 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 led to the end

Reza Pahlavi, christened the Last Shah, oversaw Iran for almost four decades. His period 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 with his downfall. The 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted the end of

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 demise. The 1979 Iranian Revolution resulted the end of hi