Engulfed in the waves of violence unleashed upon the Bábis (followers of the Báb) after the Báb's execution, Bahá'u'lláh suffered not only the loss of all His worldly endowments but was subjected to imprisonment, torture, and a series of banishments. This privileged position did not long survive Bahá'u'lláh's announcement of support for the message of the Báb, Whose recent religious revolution had caused much social upheaval. Turning His back on the position at court which these advantages offered Him, Bahá'u'lláh became known for His generosity and kindliness which made Him deeply loved among His countrymen. The family could trace its lineage to the ruling dynasties of Persia's imperial past and was endowed with wealth and vast estates. Born in 1817, Bahá'u'lláh was a member of one of the great patrician families of Persia.
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