1925- Sep 1941: Reza Shah, Pahlavi period starts (jan 1, 1925 – sep 1, 1941)

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Pahlavi period: Significant economic, social, and cultural reforms. Modern social institutions, powerful military, prominent global political role.

Reza Shah: Modernize Iran, new infrastructure, expanded education, reduced clergy powers. Political system similar to France (1920s-1930s), people forced to dress western. No tolerance for dissent, spread fear. Attempted to reduce foreign influence, used Germany as a buffer and leading trading partner (1939-1941).

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