The Ashoka Pillar of Sarnath is a unique example of ancient Indian sculpture, as well as a witness to India’s history of about two and a half thousand years.

Fragmented pieces of this pillar made of Chunar sandstone were found in 1905 during the archaeological excavations at Sarnath.
Realizing the historical importance of this pillar, the top of the pillar (CROWN) has been adopted as the national emblem of the Government of India.