A stark revelation from modern history: From 800 clerics under Reza Shah to over 400,000 today.
Reza Shah dismantled the unchecked privileges of the clergy by strictly regulating religious attire and eliminating sweeping legal exemptions. Through calculated institutional reforms, the number of clerics across Iran plummeted from 6,000 down to just 800.
Yet, decades after his abdication, that policy was completely reversed—culminating in an institutional expansion that exceeds 400,000 clerics today.
How do you evaluate the long-term impact of this shift on Iran's development? Share your perspective below.
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