The Emblem of Punjab is the official state emblem of the Indian state of Punjab and it is used as the official symbol of the Government of Punjab.
[1][2][3] The emblem of Punjab consists of the encircled Lion Capital of Ashoka (depicting ancient Ashoka-era heritage found at Sanghol[4]) with a Wheat stem above it and crossed Swords below it.
[5] Around the lion capital is written the legend "Government of Punjab" in the English, Hindi and Punjabi languages.
During British rule in India, the undivided province of Punjab was granted a coat of arms.
These arms consisted of a purple shield charged with a gold sun rising over five rivers in blue and silver.