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How old was Reza Shah when he joined the Iranian Cossack Brigade?

  • 14 years old

  • 18 years old

  • 20 years old

  • 25 years old

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Reza Shah Pahlavi's military career began at the young age of 14 when he enrolled in the Iranian Cossack Brigade, an elite military unit under Russian command. This marked the beginning of his rise to power, eventually leading to his assumption of the Persian throne in 1925 and the establishment of the Pahlavi dynasty. His military background greatly influenced his leadership style and policies throughout his reign.
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