Emblem of Madhya Pradesh

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Emblem of Madhya Pradesh
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Armiger The Government of Madhya Pradesh
Shield Lion Capital of Ashoka, Banyan tree
Supporters Wheat, Rice
Other elements 24 Stupas

The Emblem of Madhya Pradesh is the official seal of the government of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. [1]

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Design

The emblem is a circular seal depicting the Lion Capital of Ashoka in front of a banyan tree. The Lion Capital and tree are supported by stalks of wheat and rice and the whole emblem is surrounded by 24 stupas figures. [2]

Historical emblems

Princely states

Government banner

The Government of Madhya Pradesh can be represented by a banner displaying the emblem of the state on a white field. [3]

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References

  1. "Government of Madhya Pradesh (M.P.)". mp.gov.in.
  2. "Madhya Pradesh". Hubert-herald.nl. Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
  3. "Madhya Pradesh State Of India Flag Textile Cloth Fabric Waving On The Top Sunrise Mist Fog Stock Illustration - Illustration of pennant, cloudy: 127909943". Dreamstime. Archived from the original on 2020-03-24. Retrieved 2020-03-24.