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Iconic Flag of 1947 Displayed at Fort St. George
- 14 Aug 2024
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The Fort St. George Museum in Chennai displays a 12x8 feet Indian flag, one of the first hoisted on 15th August 1947, and the only surviving flag from that date.
- Made of pure silk, it symbolises India's freedom struggle and is part of the Indian Independence Gallery.
Evolution of the Indian Flag:
- The first national flag was hoisted on 7th August 1906 in Calcutta, featuring red, yellow, and green stripes.
- In 1921, Pingali Venkayya designed a flag with red and green stripes, with Gandhi later added a white stripe and spinning wheel.
- The current tricolour was adopted on 22nd July 1947.
Fort St. George:
- It was established in 1639 in Chennai. It is the first English fortification in India.
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It was briefly under French control from 1746 to 1749 and later returned to the British by the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (1748) after 1st Carnatic War.
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It serves as an administrative hub for Tamil Nadu's legislative assembly and houses a garrison.
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The Fort Museum, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), showcases relics from the Raj era, including portraits of Madras Governors.
Read More: National Flag Day: Commemorating India's Journey Towards Independence
