Agha Mohammad Khan

Agha Mohammad Khan was the founder of the Qajar dynasty in Iran and ruled from 1789 until his assassination in 1797. He is notable for his military prowess and for consolidating power in Iran after the fragmentation of the country following the fall of the Safavid dynasty. His reign included the establishment of Tehran as the capital, and he is often remembered for his ruthless methods to eliminate his rivals, including the infamous act of displaying the remains of his predecessor, Kareem Khan Zand. Agha Mohammad Khan's legacy is marked by both the unification of Iran and the brutality of his rule.