30 jun 1921 año - 1921- Reza Khan names himself shah of Persia

Descripción:

Reza Khan, a military officer, names himself shah of Persia, Khan is backed by the British, against the government of the Qajar Dynasty. He begins to implement a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the country, which include building a national railroad system and implementing a secular education system. At the same time, he censors the press, suppresses trade unions and bans political parties. Later in his rule, he bans the hijab and encourages western dress.