Emblem of Punjab, India

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This article is about the emblem of the state of Punjab in India. For the emblem and flag of Punjab province in Pakistan, see Flag of Punjab, Pakistan.
Emblem of Punjab
ArmigerThe Government of Punjab
CrestWheat stem
BlazonLion Capital of Ashoka
SupportersCrossed talwar swords
MottoGovt. Punjab

The Emblem of Punjab is the official state emblem of Punjab state in India and is used as the official symbol of the Government of Punjab.[1][2][3]

Design[edit]

The emblem of Punjab consists of the encircled Lion Capital of Ashoka (ancient Ashoka-era heritage at Sanghol[4]) with a Wheat stem above it and crossed Swords below it.[5] Around the lion capital is written the legend "Government of Punjab" in the English, Hindi and Punjabi languages.

Historical emblems[edit]

During British rule in India, the undivided province of Punjab was granted a coat of arms. These arms consisted of a purple shield charged with a sun rising over five rivers in silver. The motto translated at "Let it grow from the rivers" [6] The name "Punjab" means land of five rivers.

Government banner[edit]

The government of Punjab can be represented by a banner depicting the emblem of the state on a white background.[7]

  • Banner of Punjab

    Banner of Punjab

Former princely states in Punjab[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "List of Indian States and their Symbols". Jagran Josh. 2017-08-14. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  2. ↑ "Symbols of Indian States". Study & Score. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  3. ↑ Sura, Ajay. "Stop use of national emblem on letterheads, Punjab and Haryana HC tells its senior administration staff". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  4. ↑ "A treasure from the past". The Tribune. 2008-02-10. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  5. ↑ "Interesting and Important Facts about Punjab". Day Today GK. 2016-05-02. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
  6. ↑ "PUNJAB". www.hubert-herald.nl.
  7. ↑ "Vexilla Mundi". www.vexilla-mundi.com.

External links[edit]

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