Mohammed Reza (ˈriːzə). 1919–80, shah of Iran (1941–79); forced into exile (1979) during civil unrest following which an Islamic republic was established led by the Ayatollah Khomeini
2.
his father, Reza. 1877–1944, shah of Iran (1925–41). Originally an army officer, he gained power bya coup d'état (1921) and was chosen shah by the National Assembly. He reorganized the army and did much to modernize Iran
Pahlavi in British English2
(ˈpɑːləvɪ) or Pehlevi
noun
the Middle Persian language, esp as used in classical Zoroastrian and Manichean literature
Word origin
C18: from Persian pahlavī, from Old Persian ParthavaParthia
Pahlavi in American English
(ˈpɑləvi)
noun
var. of
Pehlevi
pahlavi in American English
(ˈpɑləvi)
nounWord forms: pluralˈpahlavi
a former gold coin of Iran
Word origin
Pers pahlawī, orig., belonging to Riza Khan Pahlawi (1877-1944), Shah of Persia