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Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs Coronation
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Queen Farah Dibah of Iran - Shahs Coronation
Queen Farah Dibah of Iran (1938-) at the Coronation of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi (1919-1980). On 26th October 1967, twenty-six years into his reign as Shah (" King" ), he took the ancient title Shahanshah (" Emperor" or " King of Kings" ) in a lavish coronation ceremony held in Tehran. Date: 1967
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1967 26th Ceremony Coronation Extravagance Extravagant Iran Iranian Kings Lavish Mohammad Opulence Opulent Pahlavi Persia Persian Reign Reza Shah Shahanshah Tehran Title
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"This stunning photograph captures the regal beauty and grace of Queen Farah Dibah of Iran at the coronation of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in Tehran on October 26, 1967. The coronation marked the Shah's twenty-sixth year on the throne and his assumption of the ancient title Shahanshah, or Emperor of Iran. The opulent ceremony, held in the grand Marble Throne Hall of the Imperial Palace, was a testament to the wealth and power of the Iranian monarchy. Queen Farah Dibah, dressed in a magnificent gown adorned with pearls and diamonds, looked every inch the empress as she accompanied her husband, the Shah, during the proceedings. The coronation was a significant moment in Iranian history, symbolizing the continuation of the Pahlavi dynasty and the Shah's vision of modernizing and westernizing the country. The extravagant display of wealth and power, however, would ultimately contribute to the growing discontent among the Iranian people and the eventual downfall of the monarchy in the Islamic Revolution of 1979." This photograph is a poignant reminder of the opulence and grandeur of the Iranian monarchy during the reign of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Queen Farah Dibah. The image captures a moment in time when the Shah and his queen were at the height of their power and influence, before the political and social upheavals that would shake the foundations of the Iranian state. The photograph is a valuable historical document, offering a glimpse into a bygone era of Iranian history. Date: October 26, 1967 Location: Tehran, Iran Event: Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's Coronation as Shahanshah of Iran Subjects: Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Queen Farah Dibah, Iranian Monarchy, Coronation, Ancient Title, Opulence, Extravagance, Iranian History.
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