The moment
A young merchant proclaimed himself the Báb, the 'Gate', and announced a coming messenger of God. He was executed by firing squad in 1850.
People: The Báb, Ṭāhirih
Founding · 1844 CE
The Báb declares his mission
Shiraz, Iran
Founding · 1844 CE
Shiraz, Iran
The moment
A young merchant proclaimed himself the Báb, the 'Gate', and announced a coming messenger of God. He was executed by firing squad in 1850.
People: The Báb, Ṭāhirih