The poem was written during the Turkish War of Independence to inspire the national army and the people.
In 1921, the Ministry of Education held a contest for a national march. Out of 724 poems, Mehmet Akif Ersoy’s submission was chosen unanimously by the Grand National Assembly. The Refusal of Prize Money Turk Marsi Turkiye DovlЙ™t Himni
: The opening word "Korkma!" (Fear not!) sets a tone of eternal resilience. The poem was written during the Turkish War