National anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan (1926–1943)

The "Royal Salute" was the first national anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan, in use from 1926–1943. It was used whenever a national anthem needed to be played during international occasions. It usually only has a melody, with no lyrics to be sung in public.[1] In 1943, it was replaced by a second national anthem: Our Brave and Noble King.[2]

Former national anthem of  Afghanistan
Adopted1926
Relinquished1943
Succeeded by"Schahe ghajur-o-mehrabane ma"
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National anthems of Afghanistan
Kingdom of Afghanistan "Royal Salute" 1926–1943
Kingdom of Afghanistan "Grand Salute" 1943–1973
Republic of Afghanistan (1973–1978) "So long as there is Earth and Heaven" 1973–1978
Democratic Republic of Afghanistan "Be Ardent, Be More Ardent" 1978–1992
Islamic State of Afghanistan "Fortress of Islam, Heart of Asia" 1992–1996
Afghanistan "This Is the Home of the Brave" 1996–2001, 2021–
Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan "Fortress of Islam, Heart of Asia" 2001–2006
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan "Afghan National Anthem" 2006–2021

It is used as the anthem of the Royal Afghan Government in Exile with the lyrics of the poem Ali Bood, written by Rumi.[3]

References
  1. "Anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan-King Amanullah Khan". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
  2. "Afghanistan (1926-1943) » nationalanthems.info". Archived from the original on 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
  3. "Royal Afghan Opposition - Aristocratic status".
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