Upon his return to Tehran, Mīrzā īAlī-Aṣḡar was granted the rank of sarhang and commander of the royal escort cavalry. In 1290 / 1873-74, he inherited his father’s title and function of ṣāḥeb (-e) ʿamʿ (head of the royal transport). In 1295/1878, while his father accompanied the shah to Europe, he filled his functions at court. In 1298 / 1880-81, he became treasurer of the army.