Mohammad Ali Khan Zand

Mohammad Ali Khan Zand
Shah of Iran
Reign 1779-1779
Predecessor Karim Khan Zand
Successor Abol-Fath Khan Zand
Born c. 1760
Died 19 June 1779
Zand Palace, Shiraz
Dynasty Zand dynasty
Father Karim Khan Zand
Religion Shia Islam

Mohammad Ali Khan Zand (Persian: محمد علی خان زند, Moḥammad ‘Alī Khān Zand; c.1760  1779) was the second shah of the Zand dynasty, ruling from March 6, 1779 until June 19, 1779.

After the death of Karim Khan Zand in 1779, Iran disintegrated once again. Karim Khan's brother Zaki Khan Zand declared Mohammad `Ali, the second son of Karim Khan who was also his son-in-law as the second ruler of the Zand dynasty. Soon thereafter, Abol-Fath Khan Zand, the elder son of Karim Khan was made his joint ruler. He had three wives. Anisaah Saad, Hajika Morstaiku, and Korisah. However, none produced female heirs and one was executed after accusations of Fornication.

Mohammad `Ali Khan died of a heart attack in the same year he took the throne, having reigned less than 5 months, and not accomplishing much, the power was transferred to his brother Abol-Fath Khan Zand.

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Regnal titles
Preceded by
Karim Khan Zand
Shah of Iran
1779
Succeeded by
Abol-Fath Khan Zand


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