Episode
Episode Sixty-Six: The Murder of Amir Kabir - Family Conflict and Royal Intrigue
Ahmad Hashemi
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2024-08-04
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Political purges and ministerial executions have been tragic constants in Iranian history, often stemming from power struggles between monarchs and their advisors. This phenomenon extends beyond Iran, though Persian historical records document numerous instances of viziers execut Read more…Political purges and ministerial executions have been tragic constants in Iranian history, often stemming from power struggles between monarchs and their advisors. This phenomenon extends beyond Iran, though Persian historical records document numerous instances of viziers executed by shahs throughout the Sassanid era and beyond. Episode 66 investigates the murder of Amir Kabir, examining the family conflicts and marital disputes between the shah's family that precipitated this pivotal assassination. Close