A look at popular Indian politicians depicted on Old Indian Stamps

1. A look at popular Indian politicians depicted on Old Indian Stamps

2. Indian politicians such as Mahatma Gandhi, Indra Gandhi, Bhagat Singh have sacrificed their lives for the country. The struggle to achieve freedom for the country wasn’t an easy one for them. • Many Indian stamps have been created to honor them for their efforts. • The British adopted the policy of divide and rule and were successful to quite an extent; however, they weren’t successful in brain-washing Indian politicians, who were determined to drive them out.

4. After India’s independence, stamps of India underwent major transformations and depicted famous politicians and events. • Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi were the first Indian politicians to be featured on old Indian stamps after India’s independence.

6. Stamps in India have evolved quite a bit after India’s independence, from the design to the look. • Social reformers such as LalaLajpatrai and RamabaiRanade were also featured on stamps, which are now available on ecommerce websites under rare Indian stamps collection.

8. Indian stamps have also managed to depict the historic Dandi March. However, more than historic events, popular politicians have been featured on Indian stamps.

10. Aspiring stamp collectors should definitely participate in events where Indian stamps are displayed as there they can learn so much about the stamp’s history and enhance their knowledge. In the modern times, Indian stampshave gone through many significant changes.