About Dad Shah
Lived 1944 – 1958 (aged 13–14). Dad Shah was an Iranian politician and farmer, known for Insurgency in Balochistan.
Mir Dad Shah , also spelled Mir Daad Shah, was an Iranian Baloch farmer who lived in a village called Nillag within Iranian Balochistan. With the goal of securing an independent Balochistan and largely discontent with Iranian rule, Shah participated in a rebellion and armed insurgency against the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, in the 1950s. He was killed in action during the insurgency.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dad Shah?
Iranian rebel
When was Dad Shah born?
Dad Shah was born in 1944.
When did Dad Shah die?
Dad Shah died on 11 January 1958.
What was Dad Shah's occupation?
Dad Shah was a politician and farmer.
What was Dad Shah known for?
Dad Shah was known for Insurgency in Balochistan.
What nationality was Dad Shah?
Dad Shah was Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dad Shah. https://biography.guide/dad-shah/
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