Ministry of the Royal Court
The Ministry of the Royal Court (Persian: وزارت دربار شاهنشاهی) was an organization in Iran that acted as an intermediary between the Shah of Iran and government branches, including the cabinet and the parliament.[1] It was extensively powerful during Pahlavi dynasty, and had an executive arm named the 'Special Bureau'.[1]
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| Ministry overview | |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 11 February 1979 |
| Jurisdiction | Imperial State of Iran |
| Headquarters | Tehran, Iran |
| Annual budget | $40 million (1976–77)[1] |
The minister of court never sat the in cabinet meetings, however his position ranked on par with Prime Minister of Iran.[1]
References
- Graham, Robert (2011), Iran: The Illusion of Power, Routledge Library Editions: Iran, Routledge, p. 138, ISBN 9780415610537
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