Kaji Amar Singh Thapa
A commemorative postage stamp on Warrior Kazi (Budha Kaji) Amar Singh Thapa, one of the national heroes of Nepal :
Issued by Nepal
Issued on 2033 Phalgun 7, corresponding to 18th Feb. 1977
Designer : K. Karmacharya
Type : Stamp, Postal Used
Denomination : 10 Paisa
Colour : Raw Sienna and Burnt Sienna
Size : 3.91 x 2.90 cms
Perforation : 13 x 13
Paper : Unwatermarked Adhesive Paper
Quantity : 250,0000 (Two and half Million)
Sheet : 35
Process : Photogravure
Printer : India Security Press, Nasik Road
Name : Amar Singh Thapa
Born on 1761 at Sirhanchok, Gorkha District, Nepal
Died on 1816 at Gosaikunda, Rasuwa District, Nepal
About :
- Born in 1808 V. S. Kaji Amar Singh Thapa was one of the Brilliant stars of Nepalese history. Being a gallant son of the soil he stood as firm as the Himalayas to safeguard the territorial integrity and independence of Nepal. Born brave with the heart of a lion and devoted to the crown and country Mr. Thapa proved himself the most dreadful adversary of the Britishers during the Anglo-Nepalese war. Died peacefully at holy Gosainthan he is remembered by all as our famous national dignitary and is regarded to this day as the perpetual source of inspiration in the task of nation-building.
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