Tehran

Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran, located at the southern foothills of the Alborz Mountains. It is the country’s political, economic, and cultural center.

Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar: Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar founded the Qajar dynasty and made Tehran its capital in 1786. His choice established Tehran as Iran’s seat of government.
Alborz Mountains: A mountain range in northern Iran that includes Mount Damavand. The range frames Tehran’s northern edge and shapes its climate and development.
Reza Shah: The founder of Iran’s Pahlavi dynasty, who ruled as shah from 1925 to 1941. His state-building policies expanded Tehran and made it a modernizing capital.
Azadi Tower: A monument in Tehran, completed in 1971 and originally named Shahyad Tower. Its architecture became one of the city’s most recognizable civic symbols.
Isfahan: A major Iranian city known for Safavid architecture and its historic role as a capital. Isfahan’s monumental historic center contrasts with Tehran’s modern national reach.
Qajar dynasty: The Iranian dynasty that ruled from 1789 to 1925, with its capital at Tehran. Qajar rule transformed Tehran from a small town into a royal capital.
Tehran Metro: The rapid-transit network serving Tehran and nearby cities. Its lines carry commuters across a city whose road traffic is heavily congested.
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi: The last shah of Iran, who ruled from 1941 until the 1979 revolution. His reign left lasting marks on the capital’s institutions and urban landscape.
Milad Tower: A telecommunications tower and observation landmark in Tehran, opened in 2008. The tower serves communications while marking the city’s modern skyline.
Mashhad: Iran’s second-largest city and a major pilgrimage destination centered on the shrine of Imam Reza. Mashhad’s religious prominence differs from Tehran’s concentration of state power.

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