The emblem of India is taken from the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath. The emblem has four lions, but only three of them are visible. A lion hides behind the figure. On the lower part of the emblem, the standard sentence is 'Satyamev Jayate'. This motto is taken from the Mundakopanishad. The Government of India adopted the emblem on 26 January 1950. Know many interesting things about the crown of India.

* Emperor Ashoka was the third king of the Maurya dynasty. His kingdom extended from the Hindu Kush to the Bay of Bengal.
* It is said that after the Kalinga war, Ashoka took refuge with the Buddha, after which he left the path of violence.
* He then made devotion to life, tolerance, compassion and peaceful co-existence the basis of his administration.
* Another thing which is taken from the Ashoka Pillar is the Ashoka Chakra.
* The Ashoka Chakra is seen in the national flag. It is a depiction of the Buddhist cycle. It has 24 matchsticks.
* The Ashoka Chakra is also called the wheel of duty. The matchsticks present in it reflect 24 qualities of man.
* The real Ashoka pillar has four lions. These four lions are a symbol of strength, courage, confidence, and pride.
* On its lower side is a horse and bull. Between the horse and the bull is a wheel i.e. the Dharma Chakra.
* Ashoka Pillar has elephants on the east side, bulls on the west side, horses on the south side and lions on the north side.