H.I.M. Queen Tadj ol-Molouk Pahlavi, born Nimtaj Ayromlou, was the Queen Consort of Iran and the wife of Reza Shah Pahlavi, founder of the Pahlavi Dynasty. As the mother of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, Princess Shams Pahlavi, Princess Ashraf Pahlavi, and Prince Ali Reza Pahlavi, she occupies a central place in the history of Iran’s modern royal household.

Early Life and Family Background

Queen Tadj ol-Molouk was born on March 17, 1896, in Baku. Born Nimtaj Ayromlou, she was the daughter of Teymur Khan Ayromlou and Malek os-Soltan.

Her marriage to Reza Khan took place in 1916, before the establishment of the Pahlavi Dynasty. After Reza Shah ascended the throne in 1925, she became Queen Consort of Iran.

Public Role and Historical Importance

Queen Tadj ol-Molouk held an important place in the ceremonial and social history of modern Iran.

As the wife of Reza Shah and mother of Mohammad Reza Shah, she stood at the center of a royal household that shaped twentieth-century Iranian history.

Legacy and Distinction

During the reign of her son, Queen Tadj ol-Molouk remained a respected senior figure within the Imperial Family.

Before the Iranian Revolution, she left Iran and later lived in the United States and Mexico.

Family