First Battle of Independence Commemorative Stamp
2022-06-14 Tue
The year 1857 is marked as the year of the First Battle of Independence. The First Battle of Independence was a period of rebellions in northern and central India against British power between 1857 and 1858. It is popularly known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which began on this day, May 10, in the year 1857. It was the first major and large-scale rebellion against the East India Company.The First Battle of Independence also has several names like Sepoy Mutiny, Indian Mutiny, Great Rebellion, Revolt of 1857, Indian Insurrection, etc. The Government of India issued this commemorative stamp to commemorate this historical event.
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