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The Ashoka Chakra (Transl: Ashoka's wheel) is an Indian symbol which is a depiction of the Dharmachakra. It is called so because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka the Great , [1] most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka . [2]
The Ashoka Chakra (alternative spelling: Ashok Chakra, lit. ' Wheel of Ashoka ') is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield.
Jan 26, 2023 · It is a representation of the Ashoka Empire, which was established in the third century BCE by the Indian emperor Ashoka. The chakra appears on the Indian flag and various government logos and has been widely adopted as a national symbol.
Aug 12, 2022 · The Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes which inspire every Indian to work tirelessly for 24 hours. On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, let us find out the meaning of the 24 spokes of Ashok Chakra.
These awards were renamed as Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra respectively in January, 1967. These gallantry awards are announced twice in a year - first on the occasion of the Republic Day and then on the occasion of the Independence Day.
अशोक चक्र, जो भारत के राष्ट्र-ध्वज तिरंगा में स्थित है।. सम्राट अशोक के बहुत से शिलालेखों पर प्रायः एक चक्र (पहिया) बना हुआ है। इसे अशोक चक्र कहते हैं। यह चक्र धर्मचक्र का प्रतीक है। उदाहरण के लिये सारनाथ स्थित सिंह-चतुर्मुख (लायन कैपिटल) एवं अशोक स्तम्भ पर अशोक चक्र विद्यमान है। भारत के राष्ट्रीय ध्वज में अशोक चक्र को स्थान दिया गया है।.
List of Ashoka Chakra Awards Winners from 1952 to 2023. Ashoka Chakra (Medal): The Ashoka Chakra (Medal) is India's highest peacetime gallantry award. This honor is given to soldiers and civilians for exceptional valor, bravery or sacrifice. It can also be given posthumously.