Between 1979 and 1989, Iran was transformed from a monarchy ruled by Shahs to a dictator/theocratic state ruled by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Ayatollah was viewed as a holy man, and sought “purification” of Iran.Killing many people of religious minority, he worked towards a totally Islamic Iran. Life was made very hard and dangerous for those of religious minority, and those of the Bahai faith endured the worst discrimination and nullification of human rights. Members were tortured, ostracized, and murdered. Ayatollolah went so far as to make Iran a theocratic state. Universities were closed, and when reopened only permitted attendance of students who passed a test on the Islamic faith. Ayatollolah had total control of Iran for nearly a decade, and his reign brought tragedy to many. The changes in Iran under Ayatollolah were immense, and far more complex than dictatorship. This dictatorship encompassed racism, sexism, even aspects of communism."The Ayatollah Khomeini Rules Iran."Great Events- The 20th Century. Volume 8. 1992. Print.
Viorst, Milton. "Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini." Time. 2009. Time Inc. 28 May 2009
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