In 1918 , the legendary Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov —the "father" of Azerbaijani composed classical music—set the poem to music.
The lyrics were written in 1914 by the Azerbaijani poet Ahmad Javad . He was inspired by the heroism of the Ottoman ship Hamidiye during the Balkan Wars and the excitement of the Ottoman Empire entering WWI. AzerinВ Г‡Д±rpД±nД±rdД±n Karadeniz
Ahmad Javad was later executed in 1937 during Soviet purges under charges of "Pantürkizm," making the song a symbol of national resilience. Azerin’s Iconic Influence In 1918 , the legendary Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir
While many have covered the song, (a People's Artist of Azerbaijan) is credited with its modern revival. AzerinВ Г‡Д±rpД±nД±rdД±n Karadeniz