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{{Infobox noble house
|name = Amirsoleimani
|coat_of_arms = Imperial Emblem of the Qajar Dynasty (Lion and Sun).svg
|country = Qajar Iran
|parent house = Qajar dynasty
|type = Noble family
|origin = Tehran
|founded = 1750
|founder = Amir Soleiman Khan Qovanlu
Imperial Emblem of the Qajar Dynasty (Lion and Sun).svg
The Amirsoleimani family (Persian: امیرسلیمانی, romanized: Amirsoleimani), also known as the Qajar Amirsoleimani (Persian: امیرسلیمانی قاجار), is a distinguished Iranian princely family with roots in the Qajar dynasty, the ruling house that reigned Iran from 1785 to 1925. The family descends from Amir Soleiman Khan Qovanlu, a prominent Qajar noble, whose descendants played significant roles within the royal court and administration during the Qajar period.[1] Members of the Amirsoleimani family held various high-ranking positions, including key roles in the administration and court of Nasser al-Din Shah, Mozaffar ad-Din Shah, Mohammad Ali Shah, and Ahmad Shah.
History
[edit]The Amirsoleimani family, a distinguished branch of the Qajar aristocracy, holds a prominent place among Iran’s nobility. Originating from Amir Soleiman Khan Qovanlu, the family ascended to high ranks within the Qajar dynasty (1785–1925), with members often occupying influential roles in the royal court and government. As with other Qajar princely families, their standing was defined by factors such as lineage, marital ties, and proximity to the royal household. Members like Prince Mehdi Qoli Khan Amirsoleimani, known as Majd ed-Dowleh, served as key political figures and advisors, helping to shape Persian policy and culture during a transformative period in Iranian history.[2]
With the rise of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Qajar aristocracy underwent significant changes. Reza Shah decreed that all families should adopt surnames as part of his modernization efforts, leading many Qajar nobility to choose last names linked to their family heritage. The Amirsoleimani family chose "Amirsoleimani" as a nod to their esteemed ancestor. Reza Shah’s marriage to Turan Amirsoleimani, granddaughter of Majd ed-Dowleh, solidified the family’s prominence under the Pahlavi dynasty as well, further linking them to the Iranian royal lineage. Turan Amirsoleimani and Reza Shah Pahlavi had one son, Price Gholam Reza, thus integrating the Amirsoleimani bloodline into Iran’s new ruling family.[3]
Following the 1979 revolution, many members of the Amirsoleimani family, like other Qajar descendants, joined the diaspora and maintained ties to their heritage. Today, they are part of a broader Iranian aristocracy scattered around the world, preserving the legacy of their family’s role in Iran’s royal and political history.
Notable Members
[edit]- Majd ed-Dowleh Qajar-Qovanlu Amirsoleimani
- Turan Amirsoleimani
- Gholam Reza Pahlavi
- Sepand Amirsoleimani
- Kamand Amirsoleimani
- Saeed Amirsoleimani
References
[edit]- ^ Eskandari-Qajar, Manoutchehr. "Amirsoleymani Family". Qajar Pages.
- ^ Eskandari-Qajar, Manoutchehr. "Introduction to the Qajar (Kadjar) Nobility". Qajar Pages.
- ^ Eskandari-Qajar, Manoutchehr. "Qajar (Kadjar) Titles and Appellations". Qajar Pages.