'Sengol' installed in the new Parliament building of India, was seen as a symbol of the path of service, duty and nation in which Empire of the past?

The correct answer is Chola Empire.

Key Points

•  The 'Sengol' installed in the new Parliament building of India was historically associated with the Chola Empire.
• In the great Chola Empire, the 'Sengol' was seen as a symbol of the path of service, duty, and the nation.
• The 'Sengol' is a historical sceptre from Tamil Nadu.
• It was received by Jawaharlal Nehru on the eve of India's independence, symbolizing the transfer of power from the British.
• The revival of the 'Sengol' and its installation in the new Parliament building is seen as a way to connect modern India with its rich cultural past.
• The Chola Empire was one of the longest-ruling and most influential dynasties in South India.
• They ruled over parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Sri Lanka from the 9th to the 13th century AD.
• The Cholas were known for their administrative efficiency, military prowess, and patronage of arts and culture.
• The tradition of handing over a 'Sengol' marked the transfer of power from one Chola ruler to the next, signifying righteous governance.
• The 'Sengol' in the new Parliament is intended to inspire those in power to follow a path of duty and service to the nation, echoing the values of the Chola era.
• The Gupta Empire was prominent in North India from the 4th to the 6th century AD, known for its advancements in science, art, and literature, but the 'Sengol' is not historically linked to them.
• The Shunga Empire ruled in North India around the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE after the Mauryan Empire; there is no strong historical connection of the 'Sengol' with this dynasty.
• The Pandyan Empire was another major Tamil dynasty in ancient South India, with periods of prominence overlapping with the Cholas, but the 'Sengol' tradition as described is specifically tied to the Chola Empire.