Mohammad Ali Foroughi (Born, November 1942), also known as Zoka-ol-Molk, was a writer, freemason, diplomat and politician who served three terms as Prime Minister. He wrote numerous books on ancient history and is known for founding the Academy. Mohammad Ali started his studies at the age of five under the supervision of his father, learning Persian, Arabic, French, and English. He was one of the first students and later teachers of Dar al-Funun. He also became the teacher of the political school in his youth, which his father was the head of, and after the death of his father (1325 AH), Mohammad Ali was elected as its head by inheriting his father’s title.
