Naser al-Din Shah Qajar

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1. When was Naser al-Din Shah Qajar born?July 17, 1831
2. Where was Naser al-Din Shah Qajar born?Tabriz, Iran
3. What is the reign?September 5, 1848 – May 1, 1896
4. What did Naser al-Din Shah Qajar like to do with pictures?He loved taking photographs and became one of the first kings to practice photography. His photo albums give us a special look at 19th‑century Iran.
5. Why did he travel to Europe?He went on several trips to Europe to learn about Western technology, culture, and ideas. He wrote memoirs about what he saw, hoping to bring useful knowledge back home.

Imperialism: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.