National anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan

National anthem of Afghanistan from 1943 to 1973

Loya SalāmiEnglish: Grand Salute

لوی سلام

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Former national anthem of  Afghanistan

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Also known as| ای شاهِ غیور و مهربانِ ما
Lyrics| Mohammed Makhtar, 1943
Music| Mohammed Farukh, 1943
Adopted| 1943
Relinquished| 1973
Preceded by| "Amani Anthem"
Succeeded by| "Millī Surūd”
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"Grand Salute"

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National anthems of Afghanistan

|  "Amani Anthem"|  1926–1943

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"Grand Salute"|  1943–1973
"So long as there is Earth and Heaven"|  1973–1978
"Be Ardent, Be More Ardent"|  1978–1992
"Fortress of Islam, Heart of Asia"|  1992–1996
"This Is the Home of the Brave"|  1996–2001, 2021–
"Fortress of Islam, Heart of Asia"|  2001–2006
"Afghan National Anthem"|  2006–2021

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The "Grand Salute" (Pashto: لوی سلام, lit. 'Loya Salami'), also known by its incipit "Our Brave and Noble King" (Persian: ای شاهِ غیور و مهربانِ ما, romanized: Schahe ghajur-o-mehrabane ma) was the national anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan from 1943 to 1973. The song was officially launched in 1943 and replaced the first national anthem, composed during the reign of Amanullah Khan. In 1973, the kingdom was overthrown in a coup d'état, and the song was also abolished.[1][2]

## Lyrics

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Persian lyrics  | Transliteration  | English translation

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ای شاهِ غیور و مهربانِ ما
هستیم از جان مطیعِ شما
ما فرزندانِ توییم
ما فداکارِ توییم
ای شاهِ ما
ای شاهِ ما
ای شاهِ ملت‌خواهِ ما

Ey, Šāh-e ǧayur o mehrabān-e mā
Hastem az jān moti-e šomā
Mā farzandān-e tu im!
Mā fedākār-e tu im.
Ey Šāh-e mā
Ey Šāh-e mā
Ey Šāh-e mellatca-e mā!

Our brave and noble King,
We are your faithful followers.
We are your sons!
We are ready to sacrifice to you.
Oh, our King!
Oh, our King!
Oh, our King and friend of the people!

## See also

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* Afghanistan portal
* Music portal

* List of former national anthems
* National anthems of Afghanistan
* Music of Afghanistan

## References

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1. ^ "Afghanistan (1943-1973) » nationalanthems.info". Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
2. ^ "Himno de Afganistán (1943-1973)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 9 June 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2013.

## External links

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* Media related to National anthems of Afghanistan at Wikimedia Commons

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