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From which ethnic group did Reza Shah descend?

  • Mazanderani

  • Kurdish

  • Turkic

  • Lur

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Reza Shah, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty in Iran, descended from the Mazanderani ethnic group, an Iranian ethnic group primarily inhabiting the Mazandaran province along the southern coast of the Caspian Sea. Known for their distinct dialect, rich cultural heritage, and historical contributions to Iranian society, the Mazanderanis form a significant part of Iran's diverse ethnic mosaic.
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