Islamic Revolution

Definition

The Islamic Revolution refers to the series of events that took place in Iran in 1979 when Ayatollah Khomeini led an uprising against Shah Pahlavi's regime. This revolution resulted in Iran becoming an Islamic republic with Khomeini as its Supreme Leader.

Related terms

Theocracy: A system of government where religious leaders hold ultimate authority over political decision-making.

Shah: A title given to Iranian monarchs before the Islamic Revolution, representing the highest-ranking royal title in Iran.

Supreme Leader: The highest-ranking political and religious authority in Iran, holding significant power over all branches of government.