WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Islamic Republic of Iran began with the Iranian Revolution. The first major demonstrations to overthrow Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi began in January 1978. The new theocratic Constitution-whereby Khomeini became Supreme Leader of the country-was approved in December 1979.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Iranian Revolution was the Shia Islamic revolution that replaced the secular monarchy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi with a theocracy led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

Detailed explanation-3: -It led to the replacement of the Imperial State of Iran by the present-day Islamic Republic of Iran, as the monarchical government of Mohammed Reza Pahlavi was superseded by the theocratic government of Ruhollah Khomeini, a religious cleric who had headed one of the rebel factions.

Detailed explanation-4: -Becoming Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic In November 1979, the new constitution of the Islamic Republic was adopted by national referendum. Khomeini himself became instituted as the Supreme Leader (Guardian Jurist), and officially became known as the “Leader of the Revolution."

Detailed explanation-5: -As a result of the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Iran’s government changed from a monarchy to a theocracy. A theocracy is a type of government that is based on a religion. It is run by religious figures and its laws are based in religious laws.