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Qajar Empire Flag (1789–1925) (5 Variations)

The Qajar Empire (1789–1925) used multiple flag variations, each representing different aspects of Persian identity and sovereignty. These flags featured the iconic Lion and Sun emblem, evolving through different colors and designs over time.

Qajar Empire flag variations (1789–1925), featuring different designs: a red background with a central white circle containing the Lion and Sun emblem, a plain white background with the emblem, a white center surrounded by a green border, a tricolor with green on top, white in the middle, and red at the bottom, and a final version with horizontal green, white, and red stripes, all incorporating the iconic Lion and Sun symbol representing Persian heritage."

The earliest Qajar flag featured a red background with a white circle in the center, containing the Lion and Sun emblem, symbolizing Persian monarchy and tradition. This design later evolved into a simpler white flag with only the Lion and Sun, emphasizing royal authority and national unity. Subsequent variations introduced a green border surrounding the white field, reflecting the increasing significance of Islam in the empire's identity. The design then shifted to a tricolor format, with a green top, a white middle, and a red bottom, incorporating Iran’s modern national colors while retaining the Lion and Sun emblem at its core. The final version of the Qajar flag standardized the green, white, and red horizontal stripes, placing the Lion and Sun prominently in the center, symbolizing the balance between monarchy, religion, and the people of Iran.

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