30 juin 1921 - 1921- Reza Khan names himself shah of Persia
Description:
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.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
30 juin 1921
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 104 ans