THE SITUATION IN PERSIA (1896).
II.

—The Shah Mozuffer-ed-Din
—His previous position at Tabriz
—Character and disposition
—His sons
—Accession to the throne
—Previous accessions in the Kajar-dynasty
—Regalia and crown jewels
—Position of the late Shah's two sons, Zil-es-Sultan and Naib-es-Sultaneh
—The Sadr Azem (Grand Vazir)
—Prompt action on the death of the late Shah

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

H.I.M. NASR-ED-DIN, THE LATE SHAH, ON THE STEPS OF THE PEACOCK THRONE

FEMALE PIPE-BEARER OF THE ANDERUN
PERSIAN LADY AT HOME
ARMENIAN MOTHER AND CHILDREN
THE PRESENT SHAH (WHEN VALI-AHD) ENTERING HIS CARRIAGE