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 | | And so the Shah proceeded to encourage those who were loyal to him to creep into the ranks of the constitutionalists and went further to support the creation of many groups and societies that appeared to be pro-constitutionalism, but were in fact for the Qajar King's absolute rule. |
 | | Thus, on December 10, 1907, with the blessings of Mohammad Ali Shah himself, the "Ensaniat Society" was founded, with Mossadegh himself sitting as the vice-president and chairman, and a small army of "nationalist soldiers," who were charged with defending "freedom," which really meant defending the safety of the Ensaniat's members, their families and their properties. |
 | | Indeed, Mohammad Ali Mirza himself was so fearful of the radical consequences of his measures that he went on to appease the people by announcing that Constitutionalism was still the norm and proceeded to promise that the Parliament would reopen in a matter of three months. |
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