Legends of the Ancient and Modern Throne

Reza Shah was born on March 15, 1878, in Alasht. He came from a modest background and began his career as a soldier in the Persian Cossack Brigade. Through discipline and military skill, he rose through the ranks and eventually became one of the most powerful military leaders in the country. In 1921, he played a major role in the 1921 Persian coup d'état, which helped him gain political influence and eventually the position of prime minister.