The inspiration is Qajar Dynasty. They will accompany me through my Master studies. Why Qajar? The Qajar dynasty was an Iranian royal dynasty which ruled Persia (Iran) from 1785 to 1925. After the turmoil and strife of the eighteenth century in Persia, the rise to power of the Qajar dynasty (1924–1779) signaled a new peace and unity for the country. The Qajar shahs relied heavily on the visual arts to confirm and solidify their new position.