2) 1903. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...demonstration in July 1906 articulated a clear call for a constituent assembly (Majlis). Although the constitutional movement was strikingly small and nonviolent,...

3) 2000. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...raise women's marriage age from 9 to 14 years. 1 2000, Feb. 18 and May 5 Elections to the Majlis, the Iranian parliament, resulted in nearly two-thirds of the seats...

4) 1909-25. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...heightened by the world war. 1 1909-11 THE SECOND CONSTITUTIONAL PERIOD. A new Majlis, dominated by wealthy landowners, convened in Oct. 1909. The ulama were now...

5) 1946, Jan. 22. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...in Jan. 1946) avoided its part of the bargain by cleverly insisting on ratification by the Majlis (Parliament), which had been dissolved in March 1946. The next Majlis,...

6) 1859. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...Issued in response to European demands, it promised a limited monarchy with an assembly (Majlis) composed of 60 members appointed from among the country's elite families....

7) b. Iran (Persia). 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...2 Within Iran, opposition to the treaty quickly mounted. The national assembly (Majlis) never approved it, and in 1921 the government officially repudiated it. 3...

8) Oman. The World Factbook. 2003
...to approximately 175,000 Omanis chosen by the government to vote in elections for the Majlis al-ShuraExecutive branch:chief of state: Sultan and Prime Minister QABOOS...

9) 1949, Oct. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...particularly The Blind Owl. 3 March 20 NATIONALIZATION OF THE OIL INDUSTRY by the Majlis, which then appointed MUHAMMAD MUSADDIQ as the new prime minister. In retaliation,...

10) 1924. 2001. The Encyclopedia of World History
...males at age 21. 7 Oct. 31 TERMINATION OF THE QAJAR DYNASTY. At the behest of Riza Khan the Majlis (parliament) deposed Ahmad Shah, who was away in Europe. 8...