“31st story”
First published: March.22.2018
Karim Khan Zand was the founder of the Zand Dynasty and the Shah of Iran in 1751-1779.
He was from Shiraz and made Shiraz the Capital of Iran during those years. He was one of the kindest and most righteous kings of Iran.
Zand ordered the construction of several architectural projects which are now museums and tourist attractions.
There are many stories about him and I will share one of them with you:
Every day at a certain time, Karim Khan’s palace was open to the public to come to visit the king and talk about their needs.
Of course, there were many who tried to abuse his generosity and make some money out of it, but Karim Khan was smart.
One of the days, a middle-aged man came to visit him and as soon as he saw the king, he started crying so loudly that no one could calm him. After a little while he began to tell his story;
“I was born blind and for all these years I was suffering to make a living and take care of my old mother. One day, people told me to ‘go to Karim Khan’s father’s Tomb and ask for a miracle.’ I went to your father’s grave and cried and begged him to cure my eyes.
That night when I went to sleep, I had a dream that a holy presence walked towards me and introduced himself as Karim Khan’s father. He touched my eyes and left. When I woke up, I realized that I can see. Your father cured my eyes and I am here to thank you and ask for some money as you are a generous family.”
Karim Khan got very angry and asked his guards to take both eyes of this impostor off, just to scare him.
Karim Khan said: “My father was a bandit, a gangster, and a very debauched man. How could such a person bring upon a miracle and have a holy soul? I asked my guards to take your eyes out so you would never lie that you were blind since birth, just to beg for money. But I will forgive you this time and spare your vision. How could we build a great country if it is being based on lies, flattery, and rapacity.”
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I really enjoy your stories. Thank you ! You are one special lady with a beautiful smile .
You made me smile more my dear friend, with your kind comment.😍
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Great, dear Laleh! The true King! By the way, could you post something about your music? What is the classical music for you? What is popular? Thanks!
Thanks a lot for reading my dear.Actually my son is a guitarist. I just played some piano, nothing professionally 😂
Great! And what music do you listen to? I mean, who are your famous singers at present?
I enjoy pop music mostly.
Pink- Shawn Mendes-Charlie Puth…..
I guess I liked their recent songs😂
What is yours?
I hope I didn’t disappoint you😂
Ha-ha-ha. Oh, well I don’t know yours so much. I’m fond of Bossa Nova, the Brazilian music: Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Toquinho, Gal Costa, Chico Buarque & etc.
Great tastes😂❤️
Thank you!
Wonderful story
Thank you dear 😍
Karim Khan Zand was a wise ruler! Thank-you for this delightful post, that is educational as well as enjoyable.
Thanks Ellen dear for reading and keeping me company ❤️
Flattery and rapacity indeed. What a king and beautiful story I like that you sometimes write a story about Iran’s history good job
Thanks my love 😍
Thanks for sharing this story.
Thanks for reading and supporting my stories 😍
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
HISTORY STORIES ABOUT PRIOR TO THE SHAH
Thanks Jonathan 😍
I’ll be back—good stories!
You are very kind 😍
I speak truth. 🙂
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Gorgeous pics and a very nice history lesson.
Thanks for passing by my dear friend 😍
My pleasure!
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Very good story. I wanted to thank you for following our blog. Douglas and I are so appreciative.
My pleasure dear, thanks for following 😍
This is one great story.. I loved it.. 🎆😊
Thanks dear Tracy, I am glad 😍
What a wonderful story!
Appreciate your kindness 😍
It’s my pleasure! 😊❤️
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The ruler reminds me of the Biblical Solomon; so wise.
I wish there were wise and righteous leaders everywhere ruling in the world😍
Same. We wouldn’t be where we are as a civilization, otherwise. Even racism wouldn’t be such a huge issue right now. We need great leaders. But right now, very few influential and wealthy people are in that category! It’s the way of the world I guess. And I’m not liking it one bit.
Also, a bit on tandem, I really like how your stories are structured like fables. They just give so much advice and are entertaining. Thanks for these.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and kind words dear. That’s so unfortunate that we don’t read many true fairness in the history of earth. I don’t like it as well. ❤️🌺
Nice story!
Thank you Jerry dear 😍
Fine information and magnificent photo’s
Thanks dear so much ❤️
Thanks sharing a wonderful sharing indeed ma’am..
Pleasure is all mine.😊
My gratitude ma’am. Regards
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Nice story thanks…
Thanks dear for reading and commenting ❤️
Reblogged this on Tourism Observer.
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Great wisdom
He was one of the good kings. Thanks for commenting ❤️
Karim Khan sounds very like the biblical Solomon. Unfortunately, there are too few men — and even fewer leaders — w/ such wisdom.
Unfortunately now a days they only seek power and never care for people at all. Thanks Anna dear for sharing your thoughts ❤️
Agreed.
Appreciate it dear.💕
So currently topical
Yes i believe you and it will continue for ever. Thanks Derrick dear.
shah
roque
sans
the turban
and the toque~
Thank you dear Jhon.
yo so nothing pahavli. lmao~
pahavli? sorry couldn’t undrestand.
As usual, you have a moral story and instruction. If everyone were an honest person, life would be simpler and much easier.
best regards
Yes dear life would be in peace. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for reading Shantanu dear.
My absolute pleasure
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Very nice 👌👌👍
Thanks so much dear.
As always a very nice, short and sweet story will a wonderful moral.
You’re a very kind friend, appreciate it.❤️
Today, power and money cloud wise decisions. An excellent story to awaken the senses. Good for you.
Unfortunately power and money always makes people blind, selfish, cruel and many more. Thanks dear.🌹🌺
Rather thanks to you, for bringing good writing.
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A wonderful post as always this time with a true tale from the Islamic History. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks to you my dear friend for reading and commenting.🌺
A good man… and beautiful photos
Thanks a million dear, always great to have you.🌺
You too… 🙂
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Deep shit. Also, beautiful architecture in this post. Ah. The stained glass is so beautiful 😍
Thanks dear for sharing your kindness.❤️
Fantastic 💗 Thank you dear Laleh Chini for sharing 💗
You’re very kind dear, means a lot.❤️
Like!! Great article post.Really thank you! Really Cool.
Sorry for the late reply dear. Your comment was in my spam I just realized that.