Ashoka The Emperor Who Gave Up War — Social Studies STD 6 — Question

If you look at the Ashokan pillar at Sarnath (or a picture of it) you will find the capital of the pillar has 4 lions sitting back to back. The lion represents the attainment of Buddha-hood. The four lions surmounting the capital symbolize the kingship of the Buddha .The four lions surmounting the capital symbolize the kingship of the Buddha and his roar over the four directions.
There is no also a non-religious interpretation to the symbol, describing the four lions as the symbol of Ashoka rule in four directions.
Just Buddha his follower Ashoka wanted to spread message a peace and friendship. Similarly India after she gained independence wanted to spread the same message. So India adopted the emblem of 4 lions after she gained independence. We can find this emblems on the cars of the President of India. Prime Minister and other Indian dignitaries. It can also be seen on the epaulette.