Since 1979, the anthem has been replaced by the "National Anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran." However, it remains a powerful cultural symbol for the Iranian diaspora and those nostalgic for the monarchist era.
The music was composed by Davood Najmi Moghaddam , a military band leader, in 1933. The lyrics were written by the poet Sarpas Mokhtari .
The lyrics are centered on the glorification of the "King of Kings" ( Shahanshah ), the endurance of the Pahlavi line, and the belief that the throne is the source of the nation's "justice and light."
Musically, it reflects a blend of Western military march tradition—popularized during the modernization efforts of Reza Shah—with subtle Persian melodic phrasing.
The anthem of the Pahlavi Dynasty, titled (Imperial Anthem), served as the official national anthem of Iran from 1933 until the 1979 Revolution. Key Features