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Sultan Muhammad Shah

Sultan Muhammad Shah, also known as Sultan Sir Muhammad Shah, was the founder of the Shah of Persia's dynasty (the Pahlavi dynasty) in Iran, ruling as the Shah from 1941 to 1979. He played a key role in modernizing Iran's political, economic, and social systems, aiming to transform the nation into a more industrialized and independent country. His leadership saw efforts to reduce foreign influence, improve infrastructure, and promote education. Despite his reforms, his reign ended with the Iranian Revolution, which led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic. His legacy is complex, encompassing modernization efforts and political upheaval.