when did the shah come to power in iran

The Shah came to power in Iran in 1941 , when Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi became shah and ruled until 1979.

Quick context

• His rule began during World War II after his father, Reza Shah, was forced to abdicate.
• He remained in power until the Iranian Revolution overthrew the monarchy in 1979.

Tiny timeline

1. 1941 — Mohammad Reza Shah becomes shah.
2. 1953 — His authority is strengthened after the overthrow of Mohammad Mosaddeq.

3. 1979 — The monarchy falls in the انقلاب.