__NOTOC__ The Anglo-Persian Treaty of 1801 was signed between the English diplomat

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and the Shah of

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in 1801. The Treaty was proposed at the initiative of Great Britain in order to reinforce the Western border of

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, following the threat of French invasion during the

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. The Treaty offered English support against Russia and trade advantages, and explicitly provided against French intervention in Persia:Iradj Amini, p.41-46

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* Amini, Iradj (2000). ''Napoleon and Persia: Franco-Persian relations under the First Empire''. Washington, D.C.: Taylor & Francis. . {{Iran-United Kingdom relations Treaties of the United Kingdom (1801–1922) 1801 treaties Treaties of the Qajar dynasty 1801 in the British Empire Iran–United Kingdom relations 1801 in British law Bilateral treaties of the United Kingdom Bilateral treaties of Iran 1800s in Iran

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