Institution

National Consultative Assembly

1906–1979 · 20th century · Also known as Majlis of Iran

The National Consultative Assembly, known as the Majlis, was the parliament of Iran from 1906 to 1979. Created by the Constitutional Revolution, it was closed by force in 1908 and 1911, but in 1925 it deposed the Qajar dynasty and opened the way for Reza Khan to become shah. Under the Pahlavis it was often dominated by the court, though in 1951 it voted to nationalise the oil industry under Mohammad Mosaddegh.

National Consultative Assembly
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Qajar IranPahlavi Iran

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