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Mohammad Taqi Mirza Rokn ed-Dowleh

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Mohammad Taqi Mirza Rokn ed-Dowleh was a Persian prince of the Qajar dynasty.

He was born in Tehran to King Mohammad Shah Qajar before 13 February 1842 (s/o a Zainab Khanum) and was created the title Rukn ud-Daula in 1868. He was governor of Tehran between 1856 and 1858, Khamseh 1866–1867 and 1872–1873, Zanjan 1876–1878, Governor-General of Khorasan 1876, 1881, 1883–1884, 1887–1888 and 1897, of Fars 1892–1893 and 1894–1897, and of Arabistan 1897–1901.[1]

He received the decoration of the Imperial Portrait, and the Order of the Lion and Sun 1st class.

He died in 1901, having left behind eight sons and six daughters.

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References

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  1. ^ Oberling, Pierre (2017-06-26). The Qashqā'i Nomads of Fārs. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. p. 108. ISBN 978-3-11-081930-4.
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Mohammad Taqi Mirza Rokn ed-Dowleh
Born: 5 January 1808 Died: 5 September 1848
Regnal titles
Preceded by Shah of Persia
1834–1848
Succeeded by