The enlightened Crown Prince and brave commander of the Iranian army during the Russo-Persian Wars, who initiated military and modernization reforms in Iran.
Notable Works
Establishing printing presses, sending the first Iranian students to Europe, modernizing the military
Fun Facts
Despite his immense bravery, he lost the Russo-Persian Wars due to Russia's superior weaponry. These defeats inspired him to modernize Iran by establishing modern foundries and translating Western books.
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