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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.
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।.
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.
Aug 17, 2022 · The Dharmachakra, a wheel with 24 spokes in Buddhism, is represented by the Ashoka Chakra. It is so named because it appears on several Ashoka edicts, the most notable of which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
Thereafter, other three gallantry awards i.e. Ashoka Chakra Class-I, Ashoka Chakra Class-II and Ashoka Chakra Class-III were instituted by the Government of India on 4th January, 1952, which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.
ASHOKA CHAKRA. Design of the Medal and Ribbon. Instituted on 04 Jan 1952 and renamed on 27 Jan 1967 to recognize the most conspicuous bravery or some act of daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice otherwise than in the face of the enemy.
Being a follower of Buddha, Samrat Ashoka built a Sarnath pillar consisting of a Ashoka Chakra, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first speech and taught Dharma to his five monks. The Sarnath Pillar is one amongst the many pillars erected by Samrat Ashok to convey the principles of Buddhism.
