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The renaming of numerous cities and regions in Iran
Pahlavi era
On the 20th of Shahrivar 1314 (September 11, 1935), one of the most important administrative decisions of the Reza Shah era was made. The Council of Ministers, following the propos…
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1514When Chaldiran split Iran in two.The Safavid era.1857The signing of the Treaty of Paris and the issue of Herat.Qajar era1906The decree for the formation of the National Consultative Assembly; the birth of the institution of law in Iran.Constitutional Revolution1907The appointment of Moshir al-Saltaneh as Prime MinisterConstitutional Revolution1909The escape of Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar from Iran to Russia.Constitutional Revolution1928The beginning of the official activities of Bank Melli Iran.Pahlavi era1935The renaming of numerous cities and regions in IranPahlavi era1939The beginning of World War IIPahlavi era1941The Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran in World War II.Pahlavi era1941A diplomatic request for assistance from the United States during the days of occupation.Pahlavi era1941The formation of Mohammad Ali Foroughi's government during the days of the occupation of Iran.Pahlavi era1941Junction of Soviet and British Occupation Forces in QazvinPahlavi era1941Iran under the shadow of Allied occupation.Pahlavi era1941Iran under the shadow of Allied occupation.Pahlavi era1942The change of name from "Amniyeh" to "Gendarmerie"Pahlavi era