Mohammad Ali Shah

ModernEmperorPersia1872 — 1925

Qajar shah who bombarded the parliament.

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Quick Facts

Born

1872

Died

1925

Country

Persia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)43

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)34

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score40.0

Mohammad Ali Shah — Complete Timeline

1908 AD

Bombarded the Parliament (Majlis)Political Action

Mohammad Ali Shah ordered the Russian-led Cossack Brigade to bombard the Iranian parliament (Majlis) in Tehran, killing many constitutionalists and suspending the constitution. This coup d'

CoupConstitutional RevolutionRepression

Impact: nationaldestructive

1909 AD

Forced to AbdicatePolitical Action◆ Major

After the bombardment of the Majlis, constitutionalist forces from Tabriz and Isfahan marched on Tehran, forcing Mohammad Ali Shah to abdicate in favor of his son Ahmad Shah. He fled to Russia, ending his attempt to restore autocracy and allowing the constitution to be reinstated.

AbdicationConstitutional RestorationExile

Impact: nationaltragic

1911 AD

Attempted to Regain the ThroneWar

Mohammad Ali Shah, with Russian support, attempted to invade Persia and regain the throne. He landed at Astarabad but was defeated by constitutionalist forces. This failed attempt further weakened the Qajar dynasty and increased Russian influence in northern Persia.

Invasion AttemptRussian SupportConstitutionalist Victory

Impact: nationaldestructive