Reza Pahlavi, dubbed the Last Shah, ruled Iran for almost four decades. His period was characterized by a complex check here tapestry of modernization and repression. While he ushered in sweeping reforms, his dictatorial tendencies and ruthless suppression of dissent ultimately sowed the seeds with

From ancient times to modern/contemporary/current eras, Persia has been ruled by a line of powerful monarchs known as the Shahs. Their reign spanned centuries, leaving an enduring impact/influence/mark on Iranian society/culture/history. The rise of the Shah began with Cyrus the Great, who forged/b