Commemorative stamp marks 200 years of Kittur Vijayotsava
On 23 October 2024, at the Kittur Rani Channamma Stage in the Kittur Fort premises, the Department of Posts released a commemorative stamp marking 200 years of Kittur Vijayotsava, Rani Channamma's victory over the British on 23 October 1824.
Summary
On 23 October 2024, at the historic Kittur Rani Channamma Stage in the Kittur Fort premises, the Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp on the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava, commemorating Rani Channamma's victory against British rule on 23 October 1824. It was released by Rajendra Kumar, Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle. Designed by Brahm Prakash, the stamp shows Rani Channamma on horseback drawing a sword, surrounded by forts symbolising Kittur's heritage.
Key facts
- Date
- 23 Oct 2024
- Place
- Kittur Rani Channamma Stage, Kittur Fort premises
- Occasion
- 200 years of Kittur Vijayotsava
- Victory
- Rani Channamma over the British, 23 Oct 1824
- Released by
- Rajendra Kumar, CPMG Karnataka Circle
- Designer
- Brahm Prakash
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The commemorative stamp released on 23 October 2024 marks 200 years of Rani Channamma's victory against British rule, which took place on:
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Correct answer: D — 23 October 1824
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the event commemorated Rani Channamma's glorious victory on 23rd October, 1824 against the British rule.
'Kittur Vijayotsava', whose 200th anniversary was marked with a stamp on 23 October 2024, commemorates the victory of:
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Correct answer: B — Rani Channamma
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: on the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava a commemorative postage stamp was released, commemorating Rani Channamma's victory against the British.