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"The Shah: A Legacy of Power, Love, and Controversy" From the grandeur of his coronation to the tumultuous end of his reign

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah at the Marquis of Salisburys Garden Party, Hatfield House (engraving)

The Shah at the Marquis of Salisburys Garden Party, Hatfield House (engraving)
1046464 The Shah at the Marquis of Salisburys Garden Party, Hatfield House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah of Persia at Berlin, Arrival of the Shah and the Emperor William at the Palace (engraving)

The Shah of Persia at Berlin, Arrival of the Shah and the Emperor William at the Palace (engraving)
1052902 The Shah of Persia at Berlin, Arrival of the Shah and the Emperor William at the Palace (engraving) by English School

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah visiting the Tomb of Frederick the Great at Potsdam (engraving)

The Shah visiting the Tomb of Frederick the Great at Potsdam (engraving)
1052900 The Shah visiting the Tomb of Frederick the Great at Potsdam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShah Collection: Nasruddin Shah sitting in front of the Peacock Throne, Gulistan Palace, Tehran

Nasruddin Shah sitting in front of the Peacock Throne, Gulistan Palace, Tehran
3504311 Nasruddin Shah sitting in front of the Peacock Throne, Gulistan Palace, Tehran, 1885-96 (b/w photo) by Sevruguin, Antoin (d.1933); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageShah Collection: Four portraits from the St. Petersburg Album, c. 1650-60 (w / c, ink & gold on paper)

Four portraits from the St. Petersburg Album, c. 1650-60 (w / c, ink & gold on paper)
2956981 Four portraits from the St. Petersburg Album, c.1650-60 (w/c, ink & gold on paper) by al-Hasani, Imad (d.1615) & Sadiq, Muhammad (18th century); 47.3x32.3 cm; Arthur M

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah of Persia setting off on a trip to Europe (colour litho)

The Shah of Persia setting off on a trip to Europe (colour litho)
2795946 The Shah of Persia setting off on a trip to Europe (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia setting off on a trip to Europe)

Background imageShah Collection: Teheran, Porte Du Palais Du Schah, Avenue Des Diamants (colour photo)

Teheran, Porte Du Palais Du Schah, Avenue Des Diamants (colour photo)
2817320 Teheran, Porte Du Palais Du Schah, Avenue Des Diamants (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teheran, Porte Du Palais Du Schah)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah of Persia in France (colour litho)

The Shah of Persia in France (colour litho)
2807795 The Shah of Persia in France (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia in France)

Background imageShah Collection: Nasr ed din Shah--Royal Type and Costume (engraving)

Nasr ed din Shah--Royal Type and Costume (engraving)
655280 Nasr ed din Shah--Royal Type and Costume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nasr ed din Shah--Royal Type and Costume)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah and the Royal family at the State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 5th July 1889

The Shah and the Royal family at the State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 5th July 1889 (engraving)
614085 The Shah and the Royal family at the State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall on 5th July 1889 (engraving) by English School

Background imageShah Collection: Persian Postage Stamps, 1897 (colour litho)

Persian Postage Stamps, 1897 (colour litho)
473554 Persian Postage Stamps, 1897 (colour litho) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: from a series of illustrations of late 19th century stamps)

Background imageShah Collection: Persia, Tomb of a Shah in Rei (b / w photo)

Persia, Tomb of a Shah in Rei (b / w photo)
6019045 Persia, Tomb of a Shah in Rei (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persia, Tomb of a Shah in Rei)

Background imageShah Collection: Visit of Naser al-Din, Shah of Persia, to Paris, 1873 (coloured engraving)

Visit of Naser al-Din, Shah of Persia, to Paris, 1873 (coloured engraving)
5998701 Visit of Naser al-Din, Shah of Persia, to Paris, 1873 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of Naser al-Din, Shah of Persia, to Paris)

Background imageShah Collection: Iskandar in the enchanted garden, c. 1560 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)

Iskandar in the enchanted garden, c. 1560 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper)
5932659 Iskandar in the enchanted garden, c.1560 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 29.3 x 17.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageShah Collection: Shahru identifies Burzu as Rustams grandson during the final combat between Rustam

Shahru identifies Burzu as Rustams grandson during the final combat between Rustam
5932629 Shahru identifies Burzu as Rustams grandson during the final combat between Rustam and Burzu, c.1425-50 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper by Indian School)

Background imageShah Collection: Khusraw Parviz seated on the Takht-i Taqdis, c. 1425-50

Khusraw Parviz seated on the Takht-i Taqdis, c. 1425-50
5932627 Khusraw Parviz seated on the Takht-i Taqdis, c.1425-50 (opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Indian School, (15th century); 15.3 x 17.9 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageShah Collection: Text from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1330-40 (ink on paper)

Text from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1330-40 (ink on paper)
5932704 Text from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1330-40 (ink on paper) by Persian School, (14th century); 59.5 x 40.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageShah Collection: Bijan hunts boars, from a Shahnama, c. 1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)

Bijan hunts boars, from a Shahnama, c. 1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper)
5932661 Bijan hunts boars, from a Shahnama, c.1600 (ink, opaque watercolor and gold on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 25.7 x 17.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageShah Collection: Iskandar encounters the Angel Israfel from a Shahnama (Book of kings)

Iskandar encounters the Angel Israfel from a Shahnama (Book of kings)
5932656 Iskandar encounters the Angel Israfel from a Shahnama (Book of kings), 1562-83 (opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper) by Turkish School

Background imageShah Collection: Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving)

Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving)
1620813 Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Shah of Persia)

Background imageShah Collection: Visit of the Shah, Garden Party at Chiswick, given by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)

Visit of the Shah, Garden Party at Chiswick, given by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)
1620808 Visit of the Shah, Garden Party at Chiswick, given by the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Shah)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah on the Thames, embarking at the Tower for the West India Dock and Greenwich (engraving)

The Shah on the Thames, embarking at the Tower for the West India Dock and Greenwich (engraving)
1620803 The Shah on the Thames, embarking at the Tower for the West India Dock and Greenwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah on the Thames)

Background imageShah Collection: Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving)

Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving)
1620800 Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Shah of Persia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 5 July 1873)

Background imageShah Collection: Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving)

Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving)
1620798 Visit of the Shah of Persia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Shah of Persia)

Background imageShah Collection: An antique silk Kashan mochtasham pictorial rug

An antique silk Kashan mochtasham pictorial rug
1196976 An antique silk Kashan mochtasham pictorial rug, depicting the mounted figure of Naser al-Din Shah (1831-1896), (silk)

Background imageShah Collection: Specimens of the Mosaics, from the Tomb of the Emperor, c. 1815 (pencil, pen, ink, w / c)

Specimens of the Mosaics, from the Tomb of the Emperor, c. 1815 (pencil, pen, ink, w / c)
1196925 Specimens of the Mosaics, from the Tomb of the Emperor, c. 1815 (pencil, pen, ink, w/c) by Agra School, (19th century); 53.4x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Background imageShah Collection: Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, Hand Resting on a Cannon, c

Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, Hand Resting on a Cannon, c
1196917 Portrait of Nasir al-Din Shah, Hand Resting on a Cannon, c. 1853-4 (gouache on buff paper) by Qajar School (19th century); 31x17.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Background imageShah Collection: A khatt-i-nakhun sketch of Nasr al-Din Shah (1831-1896), c

A khatt-i-nakhun sketch of Nasr al-Din Shah (1831-1896), c
1196801 A khatt-i-nakhun sketch of Nasr al-Din Shah (1831-1896), c.1850 (thumbnail sketch on paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Background imageShah Collection: Portrait of Shah Garshab, 19th century (w / c & gold paint on ivory paper)

Portrait of Shah Garshab, 19th century (w / c & gold paint on ivory paper)
1196961 Portrait of Shah Garshab, 19th century (w/c & gold paint on ivory paper) by Persian School, (19th century); 15.6x10.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageShah Collection: Portrait of Nasr-al-Din Shah, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Nasr-al-Din Shah, c. 1850 (oil on canvas)
1196856 Portrait of Nasr-al-Din Shah, c.1850 (oil on canvas) by Persian School, (19th century); 183x91.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Background imageShah Collection: Arrival of the Shah of Persia in London (engraving)

Arrival of the Shah of Persia in London (engraving)
1595971 Arrival of the Shah of Persia in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of the Shah of Persia in London)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shahs Visit, the National Game of Persia (litho)

The Shahs Visit, the National Game of Persia (litho)
1600948 The Shahs Visit, the National Game of Persia (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shahs Visit, the National Game of Persia, Throwing the Djerrid)

Background imageShah Collection: Londons Gift to the Shah (b / w photo)

Londons Gift to the Shah (b / w photo)
1600125 Londons Gift to the Shah (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Londons Gift to the Shah)

Background imageShah Collection: The Prince of Waless Garden Party at Chiswick, the Shah planting a Tree in Commemoration of his

The Prince of Waless Garden Party at Chiswick, the Shah planting a Tree in Commemoration of his Visit (engraving)
1048843 The Prince of Waless Garden Party at Chiswick, the Shah planting a Tree in Commemoration of his Visit (engraving) by Marie

Background imageShah Collection: The State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (engraving)

The State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (engraving)
1048840 The State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall)

Background imageShah Collection: The Review in Windsor Park before Her Majesty and the Shah, the Artillery passing at a Gallop

The Review in Windsor Park before Her Majesty and the Shah, the Artillery passing at a Gallop (engraving)
1048836 The Review in Windsor Park before Her Majesty and the Shah, the Artillery passing at a Gallop (engraving) by Corbould

Background imageShah Collection: The Shahs Visit to the Crystal Palace (engraving)

The Shahs Visit to the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1046457 The Shahs Visit to the Crystal Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shahs Visit to the Crystal Palace)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah and the Royal Family at the State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (engraving)

The Shah and the Royal Family at the State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (engraving)
1046456 The Shah and the Royal Family at the State Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah and his Country (engraving)

The Shah and his Country (engraving)
1046444 The Shah and his Country (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah and his Country)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah of Persia in England (engraving)

The Shah of Persia in England (engraving)
1046437 The Shah of Persia in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia in England)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah of Persia in England (engraving)

The Shah of Persia in England (engraving)
1046435 The Shah of Persia in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah of Persia in England, the Landing of the Shah, the Prince of Wales)

Background imageShah Collection: The Visit of the Shah, 1873 (gravure)

The Visit of the Shah, 1873 (gravure)
1108342 The Visit of the Shah, 1873 (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the Shah, 1873)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving)

The Shah at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving)
1105418 The Shah at the Royal Italian Opera (engraving) by Bromley, Valentine Walter Lewis (1848-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah at the Royal Italian Opera)

Background imageShah Collection: Sketches in the Crowd on the Day of the Shahs Arrival in London (engraving)

Sketches in the Crowd on the Day of the Shahs Arrival in London (engraving)
1105417 Sketches in the Crowd on the Day of the Shahs Arrival in London (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah landing at Dover (engraving)

The Shah landing at Dover (engraving)
1105413 The Shah landing at Dover (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shah landing at Dover)

Background imageShah Collection: The Shah at the Crystal Palace, His Majesty firing the Portraits of the King and Queen (litho)

The Shah at the Crystal Palace, His Majesty firing the Portraits of the King and Queen (litho)
1040672 The Shah at the Crystal Palace, His Majesty firing the Portraits of the King and Queen (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageShah Collection: The poet Sundar Das before Emperor Shah Jahan, folio from a Sundar Shringar, ca

The poet Sundar Das before Emperor Shah Jahan, folio from a Sundar Shringar, ca. 1750-1760. Attributed to Nainsukh

Background imageShah Collection: Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1938. Creator: Samuel Johnson Woolf

Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1938. Creator: Samuel Johnson Woolf
Reza Shah Pahlavi, 1938



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"The Shah: A Legacy of Power, Love, and Controversy" From the grandeur of his coronation to the tumultuous end of his reign, Mohammed Reza Shah Pahlavi remains an enigmatic figure in Iranian history. As the Shah of Iran from 1941 to 1979, he ruled with a mixture of authority and charisma that captivated both admirers and critics. Inseparable from his image is Farah Diba, his elegant third wife who stood by his side through triumphs and tribulations. Together, they symbolized a modernizing Iran on the world stage. But the title "Shah" extends beyond Iran's borders. Reza Shah Pevlavi was known as the "Shah of Persia, " representing not just a country but also its rich cultural heritage. His love for shooting pigeons showcased a different side to this powerful ruler – one that appreciated simple pleasures amidst complex responsibilities. Yet it wasn't only Iran that had its own illustrious shahs. Bahadur Shah II held the prestigious position as India's last Mughal emperor during a time when British colonialism loomed large over Indian soil. Through Mughal paintings capturing their opulent lifestyle, we catch glimpses into their fascinating world. Meanwhile, across Afghanistan's rugged terrain reigned Mohammed Nadir Shah – King of Afghanistan alongside his brother – leaving behind an indelible mark on Afghan history. The Malik-I-Maidan at Bijapur Fort in Karnataka stands tall as a testament to another shah's influence. This massive cannon bears witness to battles fought and won under royal command. Naghsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan showcases architectural marvels like the majestic Shah Mosque where worshippers find solace within its intricate designs and serene atmosphere.