The position of Seyed Ali Akbar Bahraini in the political sphere of Iran during the era reign of Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar (1313-1324 AH)

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1 Phd student in Islamic history, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Department, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Department of History and Civilization of Islamic Nations, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor of History Department Associate Professor of History Department, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

As the rulers of Iran, the Qajar dynasty sought to establish close connections with religious scholars and clerics to gain popular legitimacy and public acceptance. An analysis of the lives and circumstances of Qajar kings reveals that each of them established specific relationships with the scholars and clerics of their time during their reign. Mozaffar al-Din Shah (1313-1324 AH) was one of these kings who expressed special interest and devotion to Seyed Ali Akbar Bahraini. This connection not only reflects the Shah's attention to religion and its symbols but also lays the foundation for Sayed's influence in the political atmosphere of the time. This article primarily aims to explore whether studying the life of Seyed Ali Akbar Bahraini can provide insights into the hidden roles and influences of less famous but influential individuals in the decision-making process of Mozaffar's era. Using a historical contextual approach, this study identifies and analyzes a key element of the Mozaffari court and illustrates Bahraini’s political influence during this period. The findings of this study show that despite being unknown in his time, Bahraini gradually gained significant influence and economic power through his closeness to the king and court officials, including the prime minister.

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Journal of Historical Researches of Iran and Islam
Volume 18, Issue 35 - Serial Number 35
November 2025
Pages 132-154

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  • Receive Date: 24 May 2024
  • Revise Date: 05 September 2024
  • Accept Date: 29 September 2024

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