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    Pillars of Ashoka - Wikipedia

    The pillars of Ashoka are a series of monolithic columns dispersed throughout the Indian subcontinent, erected—or at least inscribed with edicts—by the 3rd Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great, who reigned from c. 268 to 232 BC. Ashoka used the expression Dhaṃma thaṃbhā (Dharma stambha), i.e. "pillars of … See more

    Ashoka ascended to the throne in 269 BC inheriting the Mauryan empire founded by his grandfather Chandragupta Maurya. Ashoka was reputedly a tyrant at the outset of his reign. … See more

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    Five of the pillars of Ashoka, two at Rampurva, one each at Vaishali, Lauriya Araraj and Lauria Nandangarh possibly marked the course of the ancient Royal highway from See more

    There are altogether seven remaining complete capitals, five with lions, one with an elephant and one with a zebu bull. One of them, the four lions of Sarnath, has become the See more

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    The most celebrated capital is the four-lion one at Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh), erected by Emperor Ashoka circa 250 BC. Four lions are seated back to back. At present the column remains in the same place whereas the Lion … See more

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    The traditional idea that all were originally quarried at Chunar, just south of Varanasi and taken to their sites, before or after carving, "can no … See more

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    The inscriptions on the columns include a fairly standard text. The inscriptions on the columns join other, more numerous, Ashokan inscriptions … See more

    A number of the pillars were thrown down by either natural causes or iconoclasts, and gradually rediscovered. One was noticed in the 16th century by the English traveller See more

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  2. State Emblem of India - Wikipedia

  3. National Emblem of India - History & Significance - An …

    The National Emblem is the graphic representation of the Lion Capital that originally graced the top of the Ashok Stambh or Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath, along with the National Motto written below it.

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    Known as the National Emblem of the Republic of India, the State Emblem of India represents the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, preserved in the Sarnath Museum near Varanasi, India. In December 1947, a depiction of the Lion …

  5. Story of the lions that form India’s national emblem

    Jan 29, 2020 · The emblem is the graphic representation of the Lion Capital that originally graced the top of the Ashok Stambh or Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath. It has the national motto, Satyamev Jayate (truth...

  6. Ashok Stambh: History and significance of the National …

    Jul 12, 2022 · The National Emblem is derived from the Lion Capital perched atop the Ashoka Pillar in Uttar Pradesh’s Sarnath. In 1950, India became a republic after the Constitution came into effect. On ...

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    Sep 26, 2022 · Find Ashoka Emblem stock images in HD and millions of other royalty-free stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the Shutterstock collection. Thousands of new, high …

  9. Ashoka Stambh / Pillars Of Ashoka | अशोक …

    Mar 25, 2020 · Ashoka Stambh / Pillars of Ashoka. Ashoka the Great, whose heroic tales are still famous, led the construction of the pillars. He was the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty …

  10. The History of Ashoka Stambh and its Significance

    Jul 31, 2024 · The Ashok Stambh, also known as the Ashoka Pillar, is an iconic symbol of Indian heritage and national pride. These pillars were built by Emperor Ashoka during the Mauryan era and are well-known for their historical and …

  11. Ashok Stambh: The Pride of Ancient India

    Nov 4, 2024 · The Ashok Stambh, or Ashoka Pillar, was originally erected by Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty in the 3rd century BCE. Made from sandstone and standing at an …