A look at popular indian politicians depicted on old indian stamps

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A look at popular Indian politicians depicted on
Old Indian Stamps
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• 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 wasnt 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 werent successful in brain-washing
  Indian politicians, who were determined to drive
  them out.

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• After Indias 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 Indias independence.

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• Stamps in India have evolved quite a bit after
  Indias independence, from the design to the
  look.
• Social reformers such as Lala Lajpatrai and
  Ramabai Ranade were also featured on stamps,
  which are now available on ecommerce websites
  under rare Indian stamps collection.

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

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