Moshir al-Molk House

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History of the Building

Considered one of the aristocratic structures of the Safavid Dynasty, the building enjoys various spaces with plenty of decorations. The family of Moshir Ansari were Mostofis (finance ministers) and Monshis (secretaries) of Safavid court, who emigrated from Shiraz to Isfahan during the time of Shah Abbas the Great. Mirza Habib Allah Moshir al-Molk Ansari can be referred to as the most influential figure in this family. He was born in 1257 AH (1841 AD) in Isfahan. After obtaining an education under Mirza Ali Jaberi Ansari, Moshir al-Molk was assigned to different positions and finally was posted as the vizier (minister) of Masud Mirza Zel al-Soltan, the eldest son of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar.

With the death of Moshir, the building turned into the consulate of Kingdom of Prussia (which is now parts of Germany, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Denmark, Belgium, Czech Republic, and Switzerland). Later, it was purchased by Mr. Hossein Charmi, an Isfahani businessman. Mr. Mohamad Samaeian was the next owner of the house. During his owning period, the Iran-Iraq War started and the house was used for the accommodation of refugees who came from Khuzestan, a province bordering Iraq. The house’s decorations suffered a great deal of destruction in that period; however, the building was retaken and rebuilt in three phases by 2017.

References[edit]

1. http://www.islamic-museum.com/index.php/en/

2. http://www.visitiran.ir/fa/tourist_places/2239/

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