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Russo-Persian War (1826–1828) Facing the possibility of a Russian conquest of Tehran and with Tabriz already occupied, Persia signed the Treaty of Turkmenchay; decisive and final cession of the last Caucasian territories of Iran comprising modern-day Armenia, the remainder of the Azerbaijan Republic that was still in Iranian hands, and Igdir ...
1723 – Afghans ( Pashtuns) occupy the city. [2] 1751 – Takht-e Marmar built. 1759 – Khalvat Karim Khani built (approximate date). 1785 – Town besieged by forces of Agha Mohammad. [3] 1786 – Mohammad Khan Qajar moves Iran's capital from Sari to Tehran. [3] [4] 1790 – Palace built (later became Qasr Prison ).
Tehrān - Ancient Capital, Persian Empire, Modern Metropolis: The first time Tehrān is mentioned in historical accounts is in an 11th-century chronicle in which it is described as a small village north of Rayy (Ray). Archaeological remains from the city of Rayy, once known as Raghā and a major city throughout history, show signs of settlement on the site as long ago as 6000 bce. Rayy, often ...
4 days ago · Tehran, capital city of Iran at the foot of the Elburz mountain range. It became the seat of the Qajar dynasty in 1786 and has since grown into a major metropolis and the economic center of Iran. Persian culture and language dominate the city, but the city is also the meeting point of many ethnic and linguistic groups.
- Ali Madanipour
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Tehran, Iran. Introduction Timeline of Tehran; Prior to 20th century;
1921 - Reza Khan captures Tehran and seizes power. He will be made prime minister in 1923 and Shah of Iran in 1925. He brings modernization to Iran, but is resented by devout Muslims. 1935 - The official name for the country is changed to Iran from Persia. 1939 - World War II begins. Iran remains neutral, but is friendly towards the Axis powers.
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1981-06-28 74 government officials die in attack on Islamic Republican Party conference in Tehran, Iran, including Chief Justice Mohammad Beheshti. 1981-06-29 Bomb attack on headquarters of Islamic Party in Tehran, 72 killed. 1982-10-02 Bomb attack in Tehran, kills 60, injures 700. 1986-05-07 Iraq bombs a Tehran oil refiner.
