What made Fath-Ali Shah Qajar's rule controversial?
His progeny
Ceding territory to Russia
Promoting the arts
Building mosques
Answer
Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, the sixth Shah of Iran, was a controversial figure who ruled over a period of decline for the country. He was often criticized for his weak leadership and his failure to protect Iran from foreign invaders. One of the most controversial aspects of his rule was his decision to cede territory to Russia in the Treaty of Gulistan (1813).
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