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Islamic republic
Islamic republic is the name given to several states in the Muslim world including the Islamic Republics of Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Mauritania. Pakistan adopted the title under the constitution of 1956. Mauritania adopted it on 28 November 1958. Iran adopted it after the 1979 Iranian Revolution that overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty...
Timeline of Events
1956
3.23.1956
Pakistan becomes the first Islamic republic in the world. (Republic Day in Pakistan)
1979
4.1.1979
Iran becomes an Islamic Republic by a 98% vote, officially overthrowing the Shah.
1989
6.4.1989
Ali Khamenei is elected the new Supreme Leader of Islamic republic of Iran by the Assembly of Experts after the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.