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The shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, was forced into exile in early 1979.
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Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Known as Iran since 1935, the shah’s domain boasted oil and a vital location as a supply corridor.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
The shah also remained scrupulously impartial in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
—Ali M. Ansari, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
However, the constitutionality of the law was challenged after it was used to justify the arrest of Iranian nationals protesting the shah of Iran’s regime in front of the Iranian Consulate in San Francisco in 1978.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 18 May 2024
Known as Iran since 1935, the shah’s domain boasted oil and a vital location as a supply corridor.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
The shah also remained scrupulously impartial in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
—Ali M. Ansari, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2024
However, the constitutionality of the law was challenged after it was used to justify the arrest of Iranian nationals protesting the shah of Iran’s regime in front of the Iranian Consulate in San Francisco in 1978.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
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His successor, Sheikh Haibatullah Akhunzada, whose son became a suicide bomber, is an austere cleric who has adopted the reclusive mystique of the original amir.New York Times, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2022
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The amir of Kabul bought bicycles for his entire harem.National Geographic, National Geographic, 17 June 2020
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The Blue Mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet I, the Ottoman Empire’s sultan between 1603 and 1617.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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The sultan is the second-longest reigning monarch, following the late Queen Elizabeth II.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2024
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Harry's case involves discussing highly emotional subjects, including the demise of his past relationship with Chelsy Davy, who the prince believes was driven away by the intrusion of the press.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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People who have publicly called for change or criticized the crown prince have been jailed or banned from traveling abroad.Aya Batrawy, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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That includes the Roman emperor (Mikey Day) performing a rap written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024
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There, Lucius and his fellow gladiators must mount a full-scale attack on a warring ship for the entertainment of thousands of Romans watching, including its unhinged sibling emperors, Geta and Caracalla (Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger).Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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In both cases, the invaders found, hidden in a large room behind a hidden door, a stunning quantity of treasures representing the wealth of generations of kings.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 5 Dec. 2024
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Intel aims to be the value king in this segment, providing graphics cards that, if true, will bring ray tracing to the masses at an affordable price.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Timur modeled his state on that of Genghis Khan and even married one of his descendants to strengthen his association with the great khan.Valerie Hansen, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
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The Nizari imams claim direct descent from the Prophet Mohammed; it has been rumored that the current khan’s personal fortune is $13.3 billion.John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
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After undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy, the princess returned to royal duties, helping to share the workload with King Charles, who revealed his own cancer diagnosis in February, and Queen Camilla, who has been intermittently ill.Sarah Young, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The film is a rich tapestry of scenes in rainy, dark woods and golden interiors, like the warm castle parlor where Henry woos Katherine, the princess of France, played dazzlingly by Branagh’s then partner, Emma Thompson.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, Prince William and Princess Kate kicked off the day by greeting the emir and Sheikha Jawaher and traveling with them to the Horse Guards Parade, where the king offered a ceremonial welcome.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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The British royal family is playing host this week to the emirs of Qatar, who are on a state visit to the United Kingdom.Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Shah.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shah. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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