Top 10 Most Influential Iranians Of All Time
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Noah Baum
From ancient conquerors to modern revolutionaries, Iran has produced figures who've shaped history. Join us as we explore the most influential Iranians who've left their mark on politics, science, literature, and philosophy. Our countdown spans from military strategists to visionary poets, revolutionary leaders to scientific pioneers! Discover the legacy of Cyrus the Great who created the first global empire, Zoroaster's religious teachings that influenced billions, Al-Khwarizmi's mathematical innovations, Avicenna's medical breakthroughs, and Ferdowsi's literary masterpiece that preserved Persian language. We also examine more recent figures like the Pahlavi dynasty and Ayatollah Khomeini who dramatically reshaped Iran's modern trajectory. Which influential Iranian has impacted your understanding of history the most?
- #11: Nader Shah[b]
- #10: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini [c]
- #9: Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
- #8: Reza Shah Pahlavi
- #7: Omar Khayyam[f]
- #6: Ferdowsi[g]
- #5: Avicenna[h]
- #4: Al-Khwarizmi[i]
- #3: Zoroaster[k]
- #2: Cyrus the Great
- #1: [a]https://forvo.com/word/%D9%86%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B2/#fa
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