| Postal Stamp Image |
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 |
| Stamp Issue Date |
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19/08/2001 |
| Postage Stamp Dinomination |
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4.00 |
| Postal Stamp Serial Number |
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2014 |
| Postal Stamp Name |
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AUGUST KRANTI : BALLIA |
| Stamp Information |
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The August Kranti (August Revolution) which took place in Ballia in UP is one among the most inspiring chapters of the Quit India Movement of 1942.
The Indian National Congress at its Bombay session (August 1942) passed the famous Quit India resolution, calling for a mass struggle under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. "Do or Die" was the mantra which Gandhiji gave the people of India. However, even before the Congress could start the movement, the British administrative machinery came down swiftly and heavily. All the major leaders were arrested and the Congress itself was declared illegal. A dismayed India reacted spontaneously against this repressive act. Popular revolts broke out across the length and breadth of the country, with the battle cry of "British Quit India". |
| Philatelic Stamp Description |
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Stamp designed by Sankha Samanta. FDC designed by Suresh Kumar. Cancellation By Alka Sharma. |
| Stamp Currency |
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R |
| Stamp Type |
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COMMEMORATIVE |
| Stamp Language |
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English |
| Stamp Overall Size |
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2.90 X 3.91 cms |
| Postal Stamp Print Size |
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2.90 x 3.9 cms. |
| Number of Stamps Per Sheet |
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40 |
| Stamp Perforations |
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13.5x13.5 |
| Postal Stamp Shape |
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Vertical |
| Postage Stamp Paper |
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Matt Chromo |
| Indian Stamp Process |
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Photo Offset |
| Number of stamps printed |
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0.4 million |
| Stamp Printed At |
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Calcutta Security Printers Ltd |
| Indian Stamp's Color |
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Multicolour |