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Ruhollah Khomeini was an Iranian Shia cleric and political leader who opposed the Pahlavi monarchy and became the central leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. After the monarchy fell, he served as the first Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a position he held from 1979 until his death in 1989. He is studied in relation to modern Iranian politics, Shia political thought, and the institutional formation of the Islamic Republic.
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Who was Ruhollah Khomeini?
Ruhollah Khomeini was an Iranian Shia cleric and political leader. He became the central leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution against the Pahlavi monarchy.
What position did Khomeini hold after the 1979 Iranian Revolution?
After the monarchy fell, Khomeini became the first Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He held that position from 1979 until his death in 1989.
What did Khomeini oppose before the Iranian Revolution?
He opposed the Pahlavi monarchy and criticized the shah's government from a religious and political standpoint. His opposition eventually made him the leading figure of the revolutionary movement.
Where did Khomeini live during his exile before 1979?
Khomeini spent part of his exile in Najaf and later moved to France. He returned to Iran in 1979 as the revolution brought down the monarchy.
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