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State Emblem of India
India’s State Emblem adapts the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath and represents the authority and continuity of the Republic.
Key points
- Derived from the Lion Capital at Sarnath
- Used by the Union and authorised public bodies
- Associated with the national motto Satyameva Jayate
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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- [1] Explore India and Facts of India — National Portal of India, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India Government Portal View source
Last verified: 25/10/2026