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

"Millī Surūd" (Persian: ملی سرود, lit.'National Anthem'), or better known as "Amani Surūd" (Persian: سرود امانی, lit.'Amani Anthem') was the first national anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan in 1926. It was composed and arranged by Khalid Rajab Bey, a Turkish professor at the School of Industry and Music who taught music in Kabul during the reign of Amanullah Khan. It was played on state visits abroad by Amanullah.[1] Although it is difficult to say whether it has become a national anthem in the modern sense. It does not have its own title or text. In 1943, it was replaced by a second national anthem.[2]

سرود امانی
English: Amani Anthem

Former national anthem of  Afghanistan
MusicKhalid Rajab Bey
Adopted1926
Relinquished1943
Succeeded byNational anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan
Audio sample
"Amani Anthem"

Today, however, this song is used as the anthem of the Royal Afghan government-in-exile, with the lyrics of the poem Ali Bood, written by Rumi.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Anthem of the Kingdom of Afghanistan-King Amanullah Khan". YouTube. 8 February 2013. Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  2. ^ "Afghanistan (1926-1943) » nationalanthems.info". Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 28 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Royal Afghan Opposition - Aristocratic status".
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