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Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Karnataka
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 20.10.1978
Date of issue: 20.10.1978
Pin code: 571438
Pin code: 571438
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Srirangapatna
PO Name: Srirangapatna
Description: Srirangapatna is a town in Mandya district, located near the city of Mysore. It is of great religious, cultural and historic importance. The town takes its name from the celebrated Ranganathaswamy Temple which dominates the town, making Srirangapattana one of the most important Vaishnavite centers of pilgrimage in south India. Srirangapattana became the de facto capital of Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Srirangapattana was the scene of the last and decisive battle fought between Tipu Sultan and a combined force of 50,000 men provided equally by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the East India Company under the overall command of General George Harris. The cancellation depicts the Sword and Headgear of Tipu Sultan, known as the Tiger of Mysuru.
Description: Srirangapatna is a town in Mandya district, located near the city of Mysore. It is of great religious, cultural and historic importance. The town takes its name from the celebrated Ranganathaswamy Temple which dominates the town, making Srirangapattana one of the most important Vaishnavite centers of pilgrimage in south India. Srirangapattana became the de facto capital of Mysore under Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Srirangapattana was the scene of the last and decisive battle fought between Tipu Sultan and a combined force of 50,000 men provided equally by the Nizam of Hyderabad and the East India Company under the overall command of General George Harris. The cancellation depicts the Sword and Headgear of Tipu Sultan, known as the Tiger of Mysuru.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post
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