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Shahbanu

Persian royal title

Imperial arms of Shahbanu Farah of Iran

Shahbanu () was a title for empress regnant or empress consort in Persian and other Iranian languages. The title was specifically used by Farah Pahlavi, the wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran (Persia).

During the Sasanian era, the principal queen was titled banbishnan banbishn () analogous to the emperor's title shahanshah () to distinguish her from the other queens in the royal household.

Farah Pahlavi sometimes continues to be referred to as Shahbanu, as is customarily done internationally for titleholders associated with abolished monarchies, but the title is no longer valid in Iran. According to the Persian Constitution of 1906, Yasmine Pahlavi would currently hold this title.

References

Sedghi, Hamideh. (2007-07-09). "Women and Politics in Iran: Veiling, Unveiling, and Reveiling". Cambridge University Press.

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