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The Qajar Dynasty: A Period of Reform and Revolution in Iran (1794-1925)

The Qajar dynasty, ruling Iran from 1794 to 1925, emerged after overthrowing the Zand dynasty. Striving to modernize the nation, the Qajars implemented reforms aimed at bolstering economic and legal frameworks but faced opposition from conservatives and disillusionment among the lower classes due to financial strains. The Constitutional Revolution (1905-1909) marked a pivotal moment, leading to the establishment of the Majlis (parliament). Despite ongoing challenges, the revolution symbolized a significant demand for constitutional governance and a shift towards modernization in Iranian society.

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The Qajar Dynasty: A Period of Reform and Revolution in Iran (1794-1925)

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  1. Group 4 The Qajars (1794-1925) Thomas Happe Cole Olson Alec Pizano Alex Roos Preston White

  2. A dynasty from TurkmenistanRuled Iran from 1794-1925 Came to power by overthrowing another Shah, the Zand Who are the Qajars?

  3. Attempted to westernize Iran, brought reforms Gave money to West European nations, created financial hardship Reforms upset conservative elements while debt angered the lower classes Qajars continued

  4. Constitutional Revolution 1905-1909 • Most important protest was the Constitutional Revolution • Promised better legal system, stronger state, economic reform, codifying legal system • Jan 12 1906 huge protest caused Shah to give up absolute rule and call a parliament

  5. Cont. • In following months soldiers attacked demonstrators but the King was forced to accept the Constitution of 1906 • The constitution put in a place a parliament known as the Majlis and coincided with the removal of the prime minister • 1907 the Majlis was attacked by proclerical forces

  6. Cont. • Russia and Britain were forced to divide the country into two zones of influence • Russia reinforced the Shah until the Shah dissolved the Majlis

  7. Guardian Council- Membership • Composition • Conservative tradition

  8. Guardian Council- Duties • Interpreting Constitution • Elections • Approve all Legislation

  9. Works Cited • "Guardian Council / Council of Guardians." GlobalSecurity.org - Reliable Security Information. 7 July 2008. Web. 08 Dec. 2010. <http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/guardian.htm>. • Hauss, Charles. "13: Iran." Comparative Politics: Domestic Responses to Global Challenges. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 2009. 363-93. Print. • "History of Iran: Qajar Dynasty." Iran Chamber Society. Web. 08 Dec. 2010. <http://www.iranchamber.com/history/qajar/qajar.php>. • "Qajars (Kadjars) and The Constitutional Revolution of 1905." The Qajar (Kadjar) Pages. Web. 08 Dec. 2010. <http://www.qajarpages.org/qajrevol.html>.

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