Question

What is the significance of the Lion Capital of the Sarnath Pillar for modern India?​

Answer 1

Answer:

What is the significance of the Lion Capital of the Sarnath Pillar for modern India?

The lion references the Buddha, formerly Shakyamuni, a member of the Shakya (lion) clan. The lion is also a symbol of royalty and leadership and may also represent the Buddhist king Ashoka who ordered these columns. A chakra (wheel) was originally mounted above the lions.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The lion is also a symbol of royalty and leadership and may also represent the Buddhist king Ashoka who ordered these columns. A chakra (wheel) was originally mounted above the lions. Some of the lion capitals that survive have a row of geese carved below the lions.