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1 day ago · Iranian Revolution, popular uprising in 1978–79 that resulted in the fall of the Pahlavi dynasty and the establishment of an Islamic republic. It came about as the culmination of decades of popular discontent mixed with economic turmoil and an increasingly repressive regime.
- Janet Afary
The revolution was unique for the surprise it created throughout the world, [48] and followed the maxim of appearing "impossible" until it seemed "inevitable". [49] Some of the customary causes of revolution that were lacking include. defeat at war, peasant rebellion, gigantic national debt, poor economy.
Jun 18, 2019 · The Iranian Revolution shocked the world as it was not caused by economic issues, but rather cultural reform. The Economic crisis had been, up to that point, the leading cause of revolutions and Iran had been enjoying relative economic prosperity. Iranians viewed the revolution as the only way to block western influence in their country.
The success of the Iranian Revolution was met with surprise around the world, and was considered by many to be unusual in nature: it lacked many of the customary causes of revolutionary sentiment (e.g., defeat in war, a financial crisis, peasant rebellion, or disgruntled military); occurred in a country that was experiencing relative prosperity ...
- 7 January 1978 – 11 February 1979, (1 year, 1 month and 4 days)
- Iran
- Overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty
Jan 24, 2019 · Iran’s Islamic Revolution shook the world in 1979, with currents that continue to be felt today. Decades later, the details of this watershed event—which redrew the geopolitical order in many ...
Sep 18, 2018 · The Iranian Revolution was a hard-fought battle for those in favour of the Islamist model of governance, inspiring similar movements that have had varying degrees of success across the region.
