4. The World of Nasir al Din Shah Part 2

08/17/20 • 28 min

In the second part of this episode we delve further into the Iran of the 1840s, looking at the country's economy, society, economy and culture.

In the second part of this episode we delve further into the Iran of the 1840s, looking at the country's economy, society, economy and culture.

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The World of Nasir al Din Shah Part 1

In 1848, Nasir al Din Qajar became the Shah of Iran. In this episode we explore the country he had inherited.

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5. The Man Who Would Be Shah

In 1848, Muhammad Shah, the King of Kings and Pivot of the Universe, died. Crown Prince Nasir al Din Qajar - a teenager with little experience of governance or politics - prepared to ascend the peacock throne. To do so, he would need the help of his energetic and capable mentor: Amir Kabir.