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Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... [read more]
Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... [read more] Blog: Learn about History of Mashad before You Order a Tour to Iran
Date: April 23rd 2011
History of Mashad is all about the transformation of a small village to a flourishing city it is today. It dates back to 9th century when it was known by the name of Sanabad. The governor of Khorasan called Hamid ibn Qahtabi had a summer palace in this place. When the Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid was passing through this town in 808, he became sick and died. The region under the Hamid ibn Qahtab ... read more
Date: April 23rd 2011
History of Mashad is all about the transformation of a small village to a flourishing city it is today. It dates back to 9th century when it was known by the name of Sanabad. The governor of Khorasan called Hamid ibn Qahtabi had a summer palace in this place. When the Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid was passing through this town in 808, he became sick and died. The region under the Hamid ibn Qahtab ... read more
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