In many traditional and even modern societies, land ownership has always been one of the most important indicators of wealth, power, and socio-political influence. In Iran, during the Qajar and Pahlavi eras, land ownership played a decisive role in the structure of power and the distribution of resources. During the Qajar era, the concentration of land in the hands of lords and nobles consolidated the foundations of local and governmental power and led to the dependence of the lower classes. But with the rise to power of Reza Shah, the conditions of land ownership changed dramatically. Reza Shah and his close associates, through extensive confiscation of agricultural lands and pastures, concentrated ownership and control of these valuable resources in their own hands. Also, the transfer of a large part of the confiscated lands to the officers and the army corps led to the growth of the army as a new class loyal to his rule, achieving significant political-economic power and influence. Continuing his father's policy, Mohammad Reza Shah gave the military the power to seize and possess lands, so that a significant portion of resources and properties were placed at the disposal of the military forces, and their role in the country's power structure and economy was strengthened.