How many Flags did India have before the present Tricolor?
Ever wondered about the evolution of our National Flag, Tiranga?
Nisha Yadav
The evolution of the Indian National Flag sailed through many changes to arrive at what it is today.
1906
The first(unofficial) national flag in India is said to have been hoisted on August 7, 1906, in the Parsee Bagan Square in Calcutta.
1907
The Berlin committee flag, first hoisted in Paris by Madame Bhikaiji Cama in 1907.
1917
The third flag went up in 1917 when our political struggle had taken a definite turn. Dr. Annie Besant and Lokmanya Tilak hoisted it during the Home rule movement.
1921
During the session of the All India Congress Committee which met at Bezwada in 1921 (now Vijayawada) an Andhra youth prepared a flag and took it to Gandhiji.
1931
The flag adopted in 1931. This flag was also the battle ensign of the Indian National Army.
1947
On July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly adopted it as Free India National Flag, the present Tricolour.