In what year did Reza Shah's reign as Shah of Iran begin?
1925
1911
1935
1941
Answer
In 1925, Reza Shah Pahlavi, a military officer, established himself as the Shah of Iran, marking the beginning of the Pahlavi dynasty. He rose to power after leading a successful coup d'état against the Qajar dynasty, which had ruled Iran for over a century. Reza Shah's reign was characterized by ambitious modernization efforts, economic reforms, and the strengthening of Iran's military and infrastructure.
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