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To explore the influence of Zoroastrian heritage on the national policies of Reza Shah Pahlavi during the 1920s and 1930s.

Zoroastrian Historical and Cultural Heritage as the Foundation for New National Policy of Reza Shah Pahlavi in the 1920s-1930s

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The article examines how Zoroastrian heritage shaped national policy in Iran, suggesting a complex relationship with modernization.

To explore the influence of Zoroastrian heritage on the national policies of Reza Shah Pahlavi during the 1920s and 1930s.
Analysis of archival records about the Zoroastrian community in Iran
Review of monographs on Iranian nationalism in the 20th century
Examining the integration of Zoroastrian elements into state rhetoric
Zoroastrian traditions were used to legitimize Reza Shah's authority and promote national unity.
The Zoroastrian community became a cultural symbol of the new Iranian national identity.
The reinterpretation of pre-Islamic heritage supported the modernization agenda under authoritarian rule.

Sumbula E. Sultanova (2026) studied this question.

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