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Panoramic view of Fatherpur, Near Agra, North India
Fatehpur Sikri UNESCO World Heritage Site
Built in honor of Sufi saint Salim Chishti in 1571 by Mughal emperor Akbar
Buland Darwaza (The 'Gate of Magnificence‘)
Colonial Era (1757–1947) • By 1856, most of India was under the control of the British East India Company • On 15th August 1947, India gained independence from British rule • On 26th January 1950, India became a republic, and a new constitution came into effect
Independence Day
The Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian flag on the ramparts of the this historical site, Red Fort, Delhi
The Flag of India Saffron color – Renunciation or disinterestedness White color (centre) – Light, the path of truth to guide our conduct Green color – - our relation to (the) soil, the plant life, on which all other life depends
“Ashoka Chakra” (273-232 BCE) Mauryan Emperor “Ashoka The Great” (Reigned 273-232 BCE)
• The Wheel of Life and Cosmic Order • Represents the dynamism of a peaceful change • 24 spokes, each of which signifies a spiritual principle
Currency RUPEE
Emblem of India
The emblem of top of one of the pillars of Ashoka Four lions facing the four cardinal directions A short cylindrical abacus Alternate four 24-spoked wheels Four animals (in this order) - an elephant - a bull - a horse - a lion Capital consist of a canopy - an inverted bell-shaped lotus flower
Four animals in Emblem • The Lion of the North -the attainment of Buddhahood • The Elephant of the East - Buddha's conception in reference to the dream of Queen Maya of a white elephant entered her womb • The Bull of the South - desire during the life of the Buddha as a prince • The Horse of the West - Kanthaka, the horse the Buddha rode for his Great Departure from palatial life
Political system Parliamentary system of government - modelled after that of the United Kingdom - Lok Sabha: Lower house of the Parliament of India - Rajya Sabha: Upper house of the Parliament of India
The President of India - Head of state & first citizen of India - Supreme Commander of the Indian armed forces - Role: Largely ceremonial
The Prime Minister of India - The most powerful person in the government of India - has to be a current member of one of the houses of Parliament, or be elected within six months of being appointed
Parliament of India
Government Buildings, New Delhi
Avenue to the President's residence
India Gate, New Delhi A monument built in the memory of more than 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the Afghan Wars and World War I
India Gate (Night View)
The Indian Peacock India's National Bird
The Royal Bengal Tiger India's National Animal
Cricket : India's Most Popular Game
Sachin Tendulkar
Fatehpur Sikri UNESCO World Heritage Site
Built in honor of Sufi saint Salim Chishti in 1571 by Mughal emperor Akbar
Buland Darwaza (The 'Gate of Magnificence‘)
Colonial Era (1757–1947) • By 1856, most of India was under the control of the British East India Company • On 15th August 1947, India gained independence from British rule • On 26th January 1950, India became a republic, and a new constitution came into effect
Independence Day
The Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian flag on the ramparts of the this historical site, Red Fort, Delhi
The Flag of India Saffron color – Renunciation or disinterestedness White color (centre) – Light, the path of truth to guide our conduct Green color – - our relation to (the) soil, the plant life, on which all other life depends
“Ashoka Chakra” (273-232 BCE) Mauryan Emperor “Ashoka The Great” (Reigned 273-232 BCE)
• The Wheel of Life and Cosmic Order • Represents the dynamism of a peaceful change • 24 spokes, each of which signifies a spiritual principle
Currency RUPEE
Emblem of India
The emblem of top of one of the pillars of Ashoka Four lions facing the four cardinal directions A short cylindrical abacus Alternate four 24-spoked wheels Four animals (in this order) - an elephant - a bull - a horse - a lion Capital consist of a canopy - an inverted bell-shaped lotus flower
Four animals in Emblem • The Lion of the North -the attainment of Buddhahood • The Elephant of the East - Buddha's conception in reference to the dream of Queen Maya of a white elephant entered her womb • The Bull of the South - desire during the life of the Buddha as a prince • The Horse of the West - Kanthaka, the horse the Buddha rode for his Great Departure from palatial life
Political system Parliamentary system of government - modelled after that of the United Kingdom - Lok Sabha: Lower house of the Parliament of India - Rajya Sabha: Upper house of the Parliament of India
The President of India - Head of state & first citizen of India - Supreme Commander of the Indian armed forces - Role: Largely ceremonial
The Prime Minister of India - The most powerful person in the government of India - has to be a current member of one of the houses of Parliament, or be elected within six months of being appointed
Parliament of India
Government Buildings, New Delhi
Avenue to the President's residence
India Gate, New Delhi A monument built in the memory of more than 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the Afghan Wars and World War I
India Gate (Night View)
The Indian Peacock India's National Bird
The Royal Bengal Tiger India's National Animal
Cricket : India's Most Popular Game
Sachin Tendulkar
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