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Mahatma Gandhi wasn't 1st choice for currency notes
After Independence, photo of Mahatma Gandhi wasn't first choice for notes, currency notes had photo of...
The first banknotes to feature a picture of 'Bapu' was not released till 1969 on the occasion of Gandhi's birth centenary. An image depicting Mahatma Gandhi seated with his Sevagram Ashram in the background,
How Mahatma Gandhi became the face of Indian currency notes
Mahatma Gandhi 's face on Indian currency is something we all recognize, but did you know he wasn't the first pick for this honor? The story of how his image went from being turned down to becoming a key part of India's currency notes is a fascinating journey through history and national identity.
Mahatma Gandhi did not initially appear on Indian currency notes, find what happened later
Mahatma Gandhi's depiction came for the first time on a currency note only in 1969 on the occasion of his birth centenary
Here's why Gandhi's image almost didn't make it to Indian currency notes
Mahatma Gandhi's image was not the immediate choice post-independence, and only after years of deliberation did his face come to symbolise India's currency
Mahatma Gandhi: The Face of Indian Currency Since 1969 — But Not The First Choice
Mahatma Gandhi first appeared on currency in 1969. The Reserve Bank of India, established in 1935, initially featured King George VI on its first notes. In 1987, Gandhi's portrait was included on the newly reintroduced Rs 500 note,
How Mahatma Gandhi was not first choice for India's currency notes
The currency notes from the 1950s and 60s featured images of animals like tigers and deer, along with symbols of India's development, such as the Hirakud Dam, the Aryabhatta satellite, and the Brihadeeswara Temple.
Mahatma Gandhi wasn't the first choice for currency notes
The journey of how Mahatma Gandhi became the face of India's currency notes started with initial rejection. Post-independence, the Reserve Bank of India opted for the Lion Capital at Sarnath. Gandhi's image finally appeared on currency notes in 1969,
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Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Remembering Mahatma Gandhi through the perspectives of international figures like Steve Jobs, Barack Obama and more
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Mahatma Gandhi Known For 'Ahimsa Movement' Once Lost His Cool On His Wife For Just 'Four Rupees'
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Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Top quotes of Mahatma Gandhi’s on life, forgiveness and freedom
Throughout his life, Mahatma Gandhi emphasised the power of forgiveness, the importance of personal freedom, and the ...
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Mahatma Gandhi remembered on international non-violence day
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka celebrated the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday at a commemorative ...
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This Day in History on October 2: The Birth of Mahatma Gandhi
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Gandhi Jayanti 2024 EXCLUSIVE | Bhagya Lakshmi Star Aishwarya Khare Remembers Mahatma Gandhi's Sacrifices
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Floral tributes paid to Mahatma Gandhi
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Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Quotes By Mahatma Gandhi On Education
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Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals more relevant in present times: LS Speaker Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said the ideals and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi have become more relevant in contemporary times. Addressing school children in the Central Hall of Samvidhan ...
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JKPCC pays tributes to Gandhi and Shastri, vows to carry forward their legacy
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Wednesday commemorated the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi ...
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