The SHAH of Iran was the ex-sovereign of Iran from 1941 to 1979. He was a monarch who held absolute power over the country and its people. He was overthrown in the Iranian Revolution of 1979, which saw the establishment of an Islamic Republic. The SHAH was known for his modernization efforts, which included industrialization, land reform, and the White Revolution. He was also responsible for the suppression of political dissent and the imprisonment of thousands of political prisoners.