Did ancient India have a national flag?

Ancient India did not have a unified national flag as we understand it today, primarily due to the absence of a centralized nation-state. Instead, various kingdoms and empires had their own banners and symbols representing their rule, such as the lion emblem of the Maurya Empire or the flag of the Mughal Empire. It wasn't until the 20th century that modern India adopted a national flag, symbolizing unity and independence from colonial rule.