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Abd al-Wahhab Khan Asaf al-Dowleh

d. 1887

Qajar statesman

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About Abd al-Wahhab Khan Asaf al-Dowleh

Abd al-Wahhab Asaf al-Dowleh (‎; 1826–1887), previously known by the title Nasir al-Dowleh , was a statesman and minister during the reign of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.

Biography He was born in Shiraz and moved to Tehran in 1849. He began his career in the administration of Etezad os-Saltaneh, the Minister of Sciences, where his intelligence and strong memory gained attention, leading to his rapid advancement.

In 1871, he was granted the title Nasir al-Dowleh, and in 1884, he received the title Asaf al-Dowleh.

His son, Ahmad Badr, later became a minister, and his daughter, Maryam, married Hassan Vosough (Vosough al-Dawlah).

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Important facts

Died
1887
Also known as
Nasir al-Dowleh

Frequently asked questions

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qajar statesman

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Abd al-Wahhab Khan Asaf al-Dowleh died in 1887.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abd al-Wahhab Khan Asaf al-Dowleh

· Wikidata: Q56364300

· DBpedia: Abd al-Wahhab Khan Asaf al-Dowleh

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