ALL ABOUT National Emblem: The Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar

• The National Emblem is the representative of the Republic of India. The National Emblem is based on The Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh. It was adopted on 26th January 1950 and the motto is SatyamevaJayate which means Truth Alone Triumphs. The national emblem is used for all official purposes in India.
• It is a symbol of authority, and it is a seal used for official works and the citizens are demanded to respect the national emblem. In this article, we will discuss the National Emblem of India.

History

• The history of the National Emblem can be traced back to the 3rd Century BC. The Mauryan Emperor Ashoka was one of the greatest kings of all time. He established the first true empire of India. After years of wars and bloodshed, he chose the path of non-violence and spiritualism. He embraced Buddhism and wanted to lead a peaceful life. In 250 BC, Mauryan Emperor Ashoka administered the Lion Capital which marked the spot of Buddha.
• It was a place where Buddha imparted his knowledge of Dharma to his five disciples. There were several other such pillars in the emperor and most of them were constructed with the same animal on the top.
• Through the passing years, the pillars sunk into the ground. The excavation of these areas began in December 1904 and ended in April 1905. The initiative excavation was an initiative of German-born civil engineer Friedrich Oscar Oertel during the medieval age. After excavation of more than a year, the Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath was unearthed in March 1905. The pillar was found in three different sections.

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