Qajar Iran
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The Guarded Domains of Iran, commonly known as Qajar Iran, was the Iranian state under the rule of the Qajar dynasty, which lasted from 1789 to 1925. It was founded by Agha Mohammad Khan, a chieftain
Hossein Qoli Khan Qajar (Jahansouz Shah)
Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar Founder of the Qajar dynasty.
Battle of Sultanabad, 13 February 1812. State Hermitage Museum.
Storming of Lankaran, 13 January 1813. Franz Roubaud.
Zand Iran
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The Guarded Domains of Iran, commonly known as Zand Iran, was the Iranian state under the rule of the Zand dynasty. It initially ruled southern and central Iran in the 18th century, later expanding to
Qajar Iran
…composed of Turkoman warriors and Georgian slaves. By 1794, Agha Mohammad Khan had eliminated all his rivals, including Lotf Ali Khan, the last of the Zands. He reestablished Iranian control over the territories in the entire Caucasus. Agha Mohammad established his capital at Tehran, a town near the ruins…
A Reclining Beauty by Mohammad Baqer, circa 1759/60
Vakil Bathhouse
Karim Khan with his kinsmen and courtiers, from a mural in the Pars Museum, Shiraz
Farman by Ali-Morad Khan Zand ensures freedom of residence and religious practice for Christians, 1781