Qajar dynasty

The Qajar dynasty was a Persian royal family of Turkic origin that ruled Iran (then known as Persia) from 1789 to 1925. They succeeded the Zand dynasty and were eventually replaced by the Pahlavi dynasty. The dynasty is newsworthy due to recent reports of damage to historical sites associated with their rule during ongoing conflict in Iran. Specifically, Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a significant landmark from the Qajar era, has been reported as majorly damaged in US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. The Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts claims at least 56 heritage sites have been damaged or destroyed. This destruction raises concerns about the preservation of Iranian cultural heritage and the impact of conflict on historical landmarks, highlighting the vulnerability of cultural sites in times of war.