Islamic revolution in Iran took place in?

Explanation

The Iranian Islamic Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution of 1979, was a popular uprising that culminated in February 1979 with the collapse of the monarchy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The revolution was led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who returned from exile on February 1, 1979, and the final victory was achieved on February 11, 1979, when the armed forces declared neutrality. This event transformed Iran from a pro-Western monarchy into an Islamic Republic based on the principle of Wilayat-e-Faqih (Guardianship of the Jurist).

Good to know

The seeds of the Iranian Revolution were sown over months of mass protests, strikes, and civil resistance against the Shah's regime, which was perceived as corrupt, repressive, and overly aligned with Western powers. Ayatollah Khomeini, who had been in exile in Iraq and later France, provided revolutionary guidance through recorded cassette tapes smuggled into Iran. The revolution had profound global consequences, reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics and inspiring Islamic movements worldwide.

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