Indian National Flag Through History: Key facts you should know
india-news Jan 21 2025
Author: Ishwi Singh Image Credits:freepik
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Origins of the Indian National Flag
Every Indian feels a surge of pride when the national flag is raised. Have you ever pondered the history behind the tricolour?
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India's First National Flag
In 1906, the first national flag was unfurled in Calcutta, displaying green, yellow, and red with 'Vande Mataram' at its centre.
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Second Flag Modification
In 1907, the national flag was revised to include saffron, green, and yellow stripes.
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Green and Red Flag
In 1917, Annie Besant and Bal Gangadhar Tilak presented a flag featuring green, red, the Union Jack, as well as a moon and stars.
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Flag with Spinning Wheel
In 1921, a flag featuring a spinning wheel and the colours green, red, and white was presented to Gandhiji.
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1931 Flag Changes
The 1931 flag featured stripes of saffron, white, and green, with a spinning wheel in the centre.
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Ashoka Chakra Adoption
In 1947, the Ashoka Chakra replaced the spinning wheel in the newly adopted Indian national flag.
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Pingali Venkayya
The national flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya. Saffron represents courage, white stands for truth and peace, and green symbolises faith and valour.