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Ancient inscribed seals with animals and script, and two other early objects, on the ₹20 stamp.
150 Years of the Archaeological Survey of India
India Post issued two stamps, ₹5 and ₹20, and a ₹25 miniature sheet on 20 December 2011 for 150 years of the Archaeological Survey of India, the government body responsible for archaeological research and for conserving the country’s historic monuments. It was founded in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham, who became its first Director-General. India Post’s brochure for this issue is not online, so this text draws on Wikipedia and on the stamps themselves.
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