Safavid Lamb and Sun Flag (1524–1576)

The Safavid Lamb and Sun Flag (1524–1576) features a green field with a golden lamb standing before a rising sun, a symbol of Persian sovereignty, power, and divine legitimacy. This emblem became one of the most recognizable symbols of Persian monarchy, later adopted by the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. The lamb represents peace, humility, and religious devotion, while the sun symbolizes divine wisdom and celestial power. This period, under rulers like Shah Tahmasp I, solidified Persia’s Shi’a identity, resisting both Ottoman and Uzbek incursions. The green background reflects Islamic and Safavid legitimacy, while the lamb and sun motif emphasizes Persian continuity with pre-Islamic traditions.