What is abbas mirza?

Abbas Mirza was a prince and military commander during the Qajar dynasty in Iran. He was the son of Fath-Ali Shah and served as the crown prince and heir apparent to the throne.

Abbas Mirza was known for modernizing the Iranian military and introducing European techniques and equipment. He also initiated reforms in the education and healthcare systems.

In 1813, Abbas Mirza led a successful military campaign against the Ottoman Empire, which resulted in the Treaty of Gulistan. He was also involved in the wars against Russia, but was ultimately defeated and forced to sign the Treaty of Turkmenchay in 1828.

Despite his military successes, Abbas Mirza was unable to ascend to the throne due to the opposition of his stepmother and her faction. He died at the age of 42, leaving behind a legacy of modernization and military reform in Iran.