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You watch the king nod - do you hand him the rope or the treaty?
A statesman's loyalty to his king is tested when his counsel is ignored, leading to devastating losses in a geopolitical struggle.You watch the king nod - do you hand him the rope or the treaty?This episode explores the life of a Persian diplomat and poet who served his country with unwavering dedication, even when his wisdom was met with exile. It raises the question of what happens when competence and loyalty become a liability.Person: Mirza Abol-Qasem Qa'em-Maqam FarahaniDate: June 26, 1835Location: TehranEvent: Strangled in a palace cryptQa'em-Maqam- Mirza Abol-Qasem Qa'em-Maqam Farahani…
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