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Detailed explanation-1: -The Lion Capital of Ashoka is a sculpture of four Indian lions standing back to back, on an elaborate base that includes other animals. It was originally placed atop the Ashoka pillar at the important Buddhist site of Sarnath by Emperor Ashoka, in about 250 BCE.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, four lions, Pillar Inscription, Schism Edict. This is the famous “Lion Capital of Ashoka” used in the national emblem of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Currently, the pillar remains where it was originally sunk into the ground, but the capital is now on display at the Sarnath Museum. It is this pillar that was adopted as the national emblem of India.