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Irans constitutionalist uprising (1906-09) was the first great revolution of the 20th century - an expression of spontaneous rage against a corrupt and bankrupt monarchy. It didn t demand a fundamental overthrow of the prevailing system. Instead, it unified the countrys merchants, intellectuals, and clerics in demanding nothing more than an elected parliament and a constitution. Date: circa 1908
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Constitution Demonstration Embassy Iran Iranian Massed Parliament Revolution Uprising
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This powerful image captures the essence of the Constitutional Revolution in Iran (1906-09), a pivotal moment in the country's modern history. The revolution, also known as the Iranian Constitutional Revolution, was the first great uprising of the 20th century and an expression of the Iranian people's spontaneous rage against a corrupt and bankrupt monarchy. The photograph, taken circa 1908, depicts a large and massed crowd of Iranian demonstrators gathered in front of the English Embassy in Tehran. They are demanding the implementation of a constitution and the establishment of an elected parliament, which would limit the power of the monarchy and bring about greater representation for the people. The Constitutional Revolution was a unique movement in Iranian history, as it did not call for a fundamental overthrow of the prevailing system. Instead, it united various sectors of Iranian society, including merchants, intellectuals, and clerics, in a common cause. The revolution was fueled by a growing sense of nationalism and a desire for self-determination, as well as a reaction against foreign interference in Iranian affairs. Despite facing significant challenges and opposition from the monarchy and foreign powers, the revolution ultimately succeeded in securing the adoption of a constitution and the establishment of a parliament in 1906. This marked a significant step forward for Iranian democracy and paved the way for future political developments in the country.
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