jan 15, 1890 - Tobacco concession to a UK Company
Description:
Monopoly of the tobacco production within the Qajar dynasty to the British companies. Alienated merchants and businessmen and Muslim leadership with the dynasty. Emerged coalition groups that criticized the Qajar decision in the Tobacco industry, let to protests and forced the Qajar to restrict the decision.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 15, 1890
Now
~ 135 years ago