[1] While on a diplomatic mission to Russia, Tsatur Khan had promised Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich that he would send his son to be educated in the Russian Empire.

In Georgia, he mastered both Russian and French as well, and learned military sciences and Cossack Cavalry tactics.

[4] After his retirement, Reza Khan, who served him under him at the time, was promoted to Sartip and placed in charge of a regiment in Tehran.

When asked why he participated in the event, one of the most infamous in Iranian history, Iskandar responded, "I am a soldier, not a politician; my loyalty is to the Brigade and to the Shah.

The Brigade helped to bring about the downfall of the Majles, effectively ending the era of Constitutional Revolution.

Five years later, Reza Khan crowned himself king of Iran, establishing the Pahlavi dynasty.

He also had a grandson in Hossein Khezri Azizi-far, again a different surname for political purposes as Koorush (his father) was assassinated.

Among the mourners were numerous government officials and military officers representing the Pahlavi regime.

The homage paid to the retired general was a reflection of the high esteem in which he was held for a lifetime of service to the country, during which he had directly participated in significant events that had paved the way for the governing regime.