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Kajar

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[kah-jahr, kuh-] / kɑˈdʒɑr, kə- /

noun

  1. a dynasty that ruled Persia 1794–1925.


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Salvaging belongings at Kajar Kuning village on Monday after Mount Semeru erupted.

From New York Times Dec. 5, 2022

“They have learned an important lesson on how to avoid the danger of eruption,” he said while inspecting a damaged bridge in Kajar Kuning hamlet.

From Seattle Times Dec. 4, 2022

Ahmad, ex-Shah of Persia, seventh of the Kajar dynasty, youthful and rotund, learned last week in Paris that the Persian Parliament had deposed him, that he no longer had the right to be termed Sultan.

From Time Magazine Archive

His mother was a princess of the Kajar dynasty then ruling Persia; his father was for 30 years Finance Minister of the country.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was formerly the residence of the Kajar princes, the ancestors of the present Persian dynasty.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

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