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History

Includes links to sites relating to the history of Iran and/or Persia (Ancient Iran). Sites devoted to specific events or historical periods (e.g., Iranian Revolution) should be submitted to the appropriate subcategory.

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Description: This describes the website and should note distinguishing features found on the site without the use of hype, personal pronouns, or repetitive terms.

Iranian Revolution

Pages in this category relate to the Iranian Revolution of 1979.

Qajar Period

The Qajar dynasty ruled Iran between 1796 and 1925. Qajar can also be spelled as Kadjar.

US Hostage Crisis

Sites in this category relate to events between the seizure of the American embassy in Tehran by Iranian students on Nov. 4, 1979 and the release of the hostages on Jan. 20, 1981, the day of President Reagans inauguration, 444 days later.