Amir Kabir, also known as Mirza Taghi Khan Amir-Nezam, was the Prime minister of Persia (Iran) under Nasereddin Shah (The emperor). He was born in Hazaveh, a county of Arak. His father, Karbalaee Ghorban, was a cook for Mirza Abu'l-Qasim Farahani Qá'im Maqam, a previous prime minister, which made Mirza Taghi Khan learn many skills of the court. Wikipedia
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Amir Kabir was born to Karbalaee Ghorban, who was a cook for Gha'em-Magham Farahani, a chancellor in the court of Persia. Through working in the court, despite humble beginnings, the young Mirza Taqi learned to read and write at an early age. As a child www.babakandfriends.com/culture/famous/bios/AmirKabir.cfm
Amir Kabir was born to Karbalaee Ghorban, who was a cook for Gha'em-Magham Farahani, a chancellor in the court of Persia. Through working in the court, despite humble beginnings, the young Mirza Taqi learned to read and write at an early age. As a child www.persianmirror.com/culture/famous/bios/AmirKabir.cfm
Amir Kabir founded the first modern Iranian institution of higher education, Darol-Fonoun (the House of Skills), for training new administrators and acquainting them with modern sciences and technologies. He was also the first Iranian statesman to launch www.presstv.com/detail.aspx?id=46639§ionid=3510212
Government expenditure was slashed, and a distinction was made between the privy and public purses. The instruments of central administration were overhauled, and Amir Kabir assumed responsibility for all areas of the bureaucracy. Additionally, Amir Kab www.search.com/reference/Amir_Kabir
