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U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition.Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.
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The abacus of the bull capital features honeysuckle and palmette designs derived from Greek designs. [1] Sanchi, near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, four lions, Schism Edict. [1] Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, four lions, Pillar Inscription, Schism Edict. [1] This is the famous "Lion Capital of Ashoka" used in the national emblem of India.
In July 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru, the interim prime minister of India, proposed in the Constituent Assembly of India that the wheel on the abacus be the model for the wheel in the centre of the Dominion of India's new national flag, and the capital itself without the lotus the model for the state emblem. The proposal was accepted in December 1947.
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The emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.The emblem consists of three lions, the fourth being hidden from view. The Ashoka Chakra (wheel) appears in relief in the center of the abacus, with a bull on the right and a galloping horse on the left, and outlines of Dharma Chakras on the extreme right and left.
State emblem may refer to one of the following: National emblems. State Emblem of India; State Emblem of Pakistan; State Emblem of the Soviet Union;