As being one of the main events of Iran’s contemporary history, Feb. 22nd 1921 was carried out in Iranand was backed by the British due to some reasons including 1919 treaty not being concluded by the Majlis, preventing the expansion of Communist Russia in Iran, and safeguarding its interests in India. The British attempted to execute the contents of the 1919 treaty through his protégé in Iran. At first they appointed Seyyed Ziaaddin Tabatabai who was a journalist as its main tool, and following much talks and considerations, lieutenant colonel Reza Khan became the commandant of the cassock forces and the military man of the coup. Eventually, the Cossacks entered Tehran under Reza Khan and after a short clash with the gendarmerie, they took control of Tehran. Martial law was declared, and some members of the society were detained, and the contents of 1919 were cancelled superficially.
The following documents give ideas of the events of those days including Seyyed Zia’s being appointed as prime minister, his introducing his cabinet members, appointment of Colonel Kazem Khan Sayyah as the military governor of Tehran, the famous declarations beginning as “ I order” by Reza Khan, closure of clubs and theaters and etc.
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
[K 139-1-36] (Page 2)
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
The translation of a piece of news from a German daily on the British meddling in Iran’s affairs through bribing the Cossack brigade for annihilating the Bolshevik dominance, and preventing the Russian influence in India [K 139-1-35] (page 1)
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
Approved regulation of the ministers on the employment of advisors from the Britain, France, United States, and Sweden [N 49]
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
[K 139-1-8] (Page 2)
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
The translation of a piece of news on the British control over the Cossack forces to prevent the conclusion of a contract between Iran and Russia which appeared on l’Humanite of Paris [K 139-1-7] (page 1)
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
[K 139-1-34] (Page 3)
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
[K 139-1-33] (Page 2)
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
The translation of an article of Near East on Seyyed Ziaaddin Tabatabai’s actions on Iran’s domestic and foreign affairs, inviting the British advisors for cooperation in Iran despite the cancellation of 1919 treaty and declaring hopes to have the British help to fight back the Bolshevik forces of the north [K 139-1-32] (page 1)
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
Communiqué issued by Tehran municipality on the prohibition of clubs and theater’s activities [K 139-2-5]
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
A nine articled announcement known as “I order” issued by Reza Khan, the head of Cossack division [K 139-2-3]
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
The order appointin Colonel Kazem Khan Sayyah as the military governor of Tehran issued by Seyyed Ziaaddin Tabatabai, minister of interior[M 288-181-20]
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
A circular issued by Seyyed Zia introducing his cabinet members [N 4869]
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
Seyyed Ziaaddin Tabatabi’s telegraph to Nasserolmolk requesting the cancellation of 1919 treaty observing the friendly relations of Iran o British in every ground [G 1250]
The British and Feb. 22nd 1921 Coup
Ahmed Shah’s firman appointing Seyyed Ziaaddin Tabatabi as Prime Minister [M 288-181-19]
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