Persian Revolution
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, Russian/Former Soviet States History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Iran
- Date: February 21, 1921
Article abstract: At issue: Stability and independence of Persia. Result: Government overthrown; Russian and British troops withdrawn; foundation laid for the overthrow of the Qājār Dynasty.
Background
From the late nineteenth century, northern Persia had been a protectorate of Russia, and southern Persia a protectorate of Britain. During World War I, both European countries had stationed troops in Persia, and these remained after the armistice, using northern Persia as a staging ground for resistance to the Bolshevik (Communist) government, which had...
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