Ahmad Shah Qajar
Ahmad Shah Qajar (Persian: احمد شاه قاجار; 21 January 1898 – 21 February 1930) was Shah of Persia (Iran) from 16 July 1909 to 15 December 1925, and the last ruling member of the Qajar dynasty.
| Ahmad Shah Qajar | |||||
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Ahmad Shah Qajar in 1916 | |||||
| Shah of Iran | |||||
| Reign | 16 July 1909 – 15 December 1925 | ||||
| Predecessor | Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar | ||||
| Successor | Reza Shah Pahlavi | ||||
| Regent | Ali Reza Khan Azod al-Molk Abolqasem Naser ol-Molk | ||||
| Prime Ministers | See list
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| Born | 21 January 1898 Tabriz, Azerbaijan, Sublime State of Persia | ||||
| Died | 21 February 1930 (aged 32) Neuilly-sur-Seine, Seine (nowadays Hauts-de-Seine), France | ||||
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| Spouse | Badr al-Molouk | ||||
| Issue Among others... | Princess Irandokht Prince Fereydoun Mirza | ||||
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| Dynasty | Qajar | ||||
| Father | Mohammad Ali Shah | ||||
| Mother | Malekeh Jahan | ||||
| Religion | Shia Islam | ||||
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Ahmad Shah was born in Tabriz on 21 January 1898 and ascended the throne at the age of 12 after the removal of his father Mohammad-Ali Shah by the Parliament on 16 July 1909. Due to his young age, his uncle, Ali-Reza Khan, took charge of his affairs as Regent. Upon reaching his majority Ahmad Shah was formally crowned on 21 July 1914.
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