Sardar Ajit Singh (1881-1947)
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | India's Struggle for Freedom |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | August 15, 1999 |
| Denomination | Rs. 3 |
| Quantity | 400000 |
| Perforation | comb 13½ x 13 |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1694 Stamp Number IN 1758 Yvert et Tellier IN 1461 Stanley Gibbons IN 1857 |
| Themes | Famous people | Freedom Fighters | Headgear | Men | Revolutionaries | |
Table of Contents
Commemorative Stamp Series: Leaders of India’s Struggle for Freedom
Overview: The Department of Posts has issued a set of four stamps to honor the memory and contributions of Sardar Ajit Singh, Swami Ramanand Teerth, Swami Keshawanand, and Vishwambhar Dayalu Tripathi, who played pivotal roles in India’s long struggle for independence. This series continues the tradition of commemorating the sacrifices of freedom fighters and the different phases of the national movement that spanned almost a century.
Individual Stamp:
Sardar Ajit Singh (1881-1947):
- Life and Contributions:
- Sardar Ajit Singh, born in 1881 in Jallandhar District of Punjab, emerged as a prominent freedom fighter known for his fiery speech in Rawalpindi in 1907, where he attacked the British Government’s policy of increased land revenue assessment.
- His activism led to his arrest and deportation to Mandalay, Burma, for six months. After his release, he intensified his revolutionary activities, publishing works like “Peshwa” (which was banned) and establishing the “Bharat Mata Society.”
- Facing imminent arrest again, he fled to Persia and later expanded his activities to Europe, South America, and the United States, continuing his fight for India’s independence.
- During World War II, Ajit Singh was imprisoned in Italy and Germany but was eventually released and allowed to return to India.
- He passed away on the day India attained independence, with his dying words being, “Thank God my mission is fulfilled.”
This series is a homage to these remarkable leaders who made significant sacrifices in the struggle for India’s freedom.