Episode
Episode 124: The Coup of Esfand 8, 1299—Reza Shah Pahlavi's Rise to Power
Ahmad Hashemi
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2024-08-04
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25 Followers
A pivotal moment in modern Iranian history unfolds through the dramatic words of conspirators. This episode chronicles the coup of Esfand 8, 1299 (February 1921), which brought Reza Shah Pahlavi to power. Hear the tense dialogue of revolutionary figures like Seyyed Zia, discussin Read more…A pivotal moment in modern Iranian history unfolds through the dramatic words of conspirators. This episode chronicles the coup of Esfand 8, 1299 (February 1921), which brought Reza Shah Pahlavi to power. Hear the tense dialogue of revolutionary figures like Seyyed Zia, discussing victory, power consolidation, and the painful sacrifices required. Explore the complex political maneuvering, internal conflicts, and individual ambitions that shaped this transformative yet controversial period in Iran's constitutional and military history. Close