Ahmad Moshir al-Saltaneh

Ahmad Moshir al-Saltaneh (Persian: احمد مشیرالسلطنه ‎;July 6, 1844 in Amol– April 20, 1918 in Tehran), also known Moshir al-Saltaneh and Mirza Ahmad Khan Moshir al-Saltaneh was a Prime Minister of Qajar era Iran. He served as Prime Minister of Iran twice and served as minister of interior. He was also Iran's Justice minister.

Moshir al-Saltaneh مشیرالسلطنه
2nd Prime Minister of Iran
In office 16 September 1907 – 27 October 1907
Monarch	Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar
Preceded by	Ali-Asghar Khan Atabak
Succeeded by	Abolqasem Naser al-Molk
In office 7 June 1908 – 29 April 1909
Monarch	Mohammad Ali Shah Qajar
Preceded by	Hossein-Qoli Nezam al-Saltaneh Mafi
Succeeded by	Javad Sa'd al-Dowleh (Acting) Mohammad Vali Khan Tonekaboni
Personal details
Born	6 July 1844 Amol, Iran
Died	1918 (aged 73–74) 20 April 1918 Tehran, Iran
Political party	Independent
Spouse	Behjat al-Saltaneh
Relatives	Mahmoud Modir al-Dowleh (brother)

Early life

Ahmad Moshir al-Saltaneh was born in Amol 1260 AH. Like others, he learned the usual education of the time, and took time to learn calligraphy and writing. He also learned the basics of jurisprudence and principles. In 1280 A.H. At the invitation of his brother Moshir Nezam (Mahmoud Modir al-Dowleh), who was serving in the court of the crown prince (Mozaffar ad-Din Shah Qajar) in Tabriz, he came to the court and started working there, and because his handwriting and style of writing were liked, he took over the court's writing duties and after a short period of time, he became the secretary and head of the court. He became the crown prince's office and earned the title of Monshi Bashi.

Ministry

Mushir al-Sultaneh was in office for a total of eleven months and formed three cabinets, in all three cabinets he held the position of the Ministry of Interior. In the cabinet of Mushir al-Sultaneh, there were also legitimate people such as Mostowfi ol-Mamalek and Motamen al Molk, Moshir al-Dowleh and Mohtasham al-Saltaneh.

Death

After leaving the Ottoman embassy, Moshir al-Saltaneh focused on his personal life and often spent his time worshiping and attending to the work of his mosque and school. In 1328 AH he was assassinated and when he was about to get out of his carriage, several shots were fired at him. The bullets hit his leg and he was treated for a long time until finally in 1337 AH died at the age of 77.

Property

Mehdi Bayani the founder and the first head of the National Library of Iran, he say about character and traits Moshir al-Saltaneh, He did not have a secretary or head of office, and he directly faced the people and personally dealt with people's complaints. It was during his first chancellorship that a powerful prince like Seyf al-Dowleh was brought to trial against a collective complaint from the people of Kermanshah. Moshir al-Saltaneh was known for his resourceful and trustworthy, and he was one of the most powerful clerics and scribes and he was a leader in charity. He donated all his property.