How did the Majles feel about the transfer of political power from the Qajars to the Pahlavis?

How did the Majles feel about the transfer of political power from the Qajars to the Pahlavis?

• A. They actively opposed the transition
• B. They did not care whatsoever about the change in power
• C. They supported it with widespread protests
• D. They were completely unaware of it

Answer: (B)

The key idea is that the Majles had limited power to shape or block dynastic shifts. The transfer of political power from the Qajars to the Pahlavis happened largely through military influence and royal authority, not through parliamentary action. Reza Shah’s rise centralized authority and the parliament’s role remained constrained, so there wasn’t a coordinated parliamentary opposition or mass protest that defined the transition. The Majles was aware of the changes but lacked the leverage to oppose or decisively support them, making their stance best characterized as largely indifferent or non-detached from the outcome.

The key idea is that the Majles had limited power to shape or block dynastic shifts. The transfer of political power from the Qajars to the Pahlavis happened largely through military influence and royal authority, not through parliamentary action. Reza Shah’s rise centralized authority and the parliament’s role remained constrained, so there wasn’t a coordinated parliamentary opposition or mass protest that defined the transition. The Majles was aware of the changes but lacked the leverage to oppose or decisively support them, making their stance best characterized as largely indifferent or non-detached from the outcome.