Markar Khan Davidkhanian
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Markar Khan Davidkhanian was the Minister of Finance of Iran, a close advisor to Fath-Ali Shah Qajar, the second King of Qajar Iran, and a member of the Davidkhanian family.[1]
Biography[]
Markar Khan Davidkhanian served as the financial supervisor or Chief of Procurement to Fath-Ali Shah Qajar for forty-four years, from 1804 to 1848. It was noted that he performed his duties with accuracy.[2] He also served as the Minister of Finance of Iran for fifteen years.[3] Prior to his duties in the court, Markar studied in England at Cambridge.[3]
References[]
- ^ Rain, Ismail (1349 AH). Armenian Iranians. Amirkabir Publishing Institute, Tehran: Helmand Publications.
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(help) - ^ Hovian, Andranik (1380 AH). Armenians of Iran. International Center for Western Dialogue, Tehran: Hermes Publications.
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(help) - ^ a b Navasargian, Alice (2012). The Immortals.
Categories:
- People of Qajar Iran
- Qajar civil servants
- Iranian politicians