Between 1941 and 1979, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi ruled Iran, championing Western-oriented secular modernization that transformed the economy and education. However, his authoritarian rule and the suppression of political dissent fostered resentment, culminating in the 1979 Islamic Revolution. This uprising replaced the monarchy with an Islamic republic, shaping Iran's current political landscape, which has persisted for over four decades. While the Shah's era was marked by significant developments, the backlash against his regime directly led to profound societal changes.
Under the Shah's rule, Iran's economy and educational opportunities expanded significantly, but his authoritarian measures ultimately led to the Islamic Revolution of 1979.
The Shah's push for Western-oriented secular modernization alienated various segments of Iranian society and contributed to the conditions that sparked the revolution.
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