Kingdom of Afghanistan National Anthem (1943-1973; Instrumental) Loya Salami
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. (English Lyrics / Translation) 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! (Persian Lyrics / متن ترانه) 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
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. (English Lyrics / Translation) 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! (Persian Lyrics / متن ترانه) 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
