What is adopted within the Emblem of Constitution of India, from Mauryan dynasty? 

The correct answer is Four lions.

Key Points

• The Emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which is a sculpture of four Asiatic lions standing back to back.
• This emblem was adopted on 26th January 1950, the day India became a republic.
• The original sculpture is attributed to the Mauryan emperor Ashoka and was erected around 250 BCE.
• The four lions symbolize power, courage, confidence, and pride.
• The emblem also features a Dharma Chakra (wheel of law) at its base, flanked by a bull and a horse.

Additional Information

• Ashoka's Lion Capital:
  • The Lion Capital was originally placed atop the Ashoka pillar at Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
  • It is carved out of a single block of polished sandstone.
  • The capital includes four lions standing back to back, mounted on a circular abacus which is adorned with other animals and wheels.
• Dharma Chakra:
  • The Dharma Chakra represents the eternal wheel of law and is a central motif in Buddhism.
  • It signifies the spread of Dharma (moral law) in all directions.
• National Emblem of India:
  • The National Emblem is used on official documents, currency notes, and government buildings.
  • It symbolizes the Republic of India's commitment to peace and goodwill.
• Mauryan Dynasty:
  • The Mauryan Empire was founded by Chandragupta Maurya in 322 BCE and is considered one of the largest empires in Indian history.
  • Ashoka the Great, one of its most renowned rulers, played a significant role in spreading Buddhism across Asia.