Star of India (flag)

Star of India (flag)

British India (officially known as the Indian Empire) had various flags incorporating the Union Jack. The Star of India was the flag used for most official purposes. The Flags included the Union Jack defaced with the Star of India or the Red or Blue Ensign defaced with the Star of India.

While the Blue Ensign was used for military and naval purposes the Red Ensign was used for representing India in most international Events. The Star of India had a star with the words "Heaven's light our guide" around them, and was the badge of the Order of the Star of India, a chivalric order of knighthood.

The Star of India was replaced by the Tiranga (Indian Tricolour) after Independence on the 15th of August 1947 in the independent Republic of India .

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