Ashoka Chakra Ashoka Chakra The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the dharmachakra; represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka. The most visible use of the Ashoka Chakra today is at the centre of the Flag of India (adopted on 22 July 1947), where it is rendered in a navy blue colour on a white background, replacing the symbol of "charkha" (spinning wheel) of the pre-independence versions of the flag. India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or
Kirti Chakra his men to fight on and refused to be evacuated. No. 18161 Naik Mukhtiar Singh by his high example of personal leadership, courage and complete disregard for his personal safety averted a disaster to his section and to the Bela Position."" Medal : It is circular in shape and is made of standard silver, one and three eight inches in diameter. Obverse : On the obverse of the medal shall be embossed a replica of Ashoka Chakra in the centre, surrounded by a lotus wreath. Reverse :On its reverse shall be embossed the words KIRTI CHAKRA both in Hindi and