Abbas Mirza and Reformation in Army (During wars between Iran and Russia)

During the period of Fathali Shah, Iran's relationship with Russia was hostile and in constant conflict. Consequently the requirement for corrective plans in army becomes clearer. Abbas Mirza identified weakness in the military system because of Iran's backwardness and power of aliens. He recognized the need for military reform and started a range of military reforms. The purpose of this study is to investigate Abbas mirza's measures to reconstruct Iranian army, his performance in transforming Iran's tribal army into a centralized army with a modern global look and the development of foreign relations in order to use European military achievements. Abbas Mirza was faced with oppositions from court, traditionalists who considered reforms in contrary with religious doctrines.