I almost forgot to post this card I received from India
via Sendsomething
Shame on me
Pune, India
Pune is
known to have existed as a town since 847 AD. It was the first capital of the
Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale. In the 18th century,
Pune became the political centre of Indian subcontinent, as the seat of Maratha
Peshwas who were the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire.
Pune is the
cultural capital of Maharashtra. Since the 1950-60s, Pune has had traditional
old-economy industries which continue to grow. The city is now also known for
Manufacturing, Automobile, Government & Private sector Research Institutes,
Information technology (IT) and Educational, Management,Training institutes
that attract migrants, students and Professionals not only from India but also
students from South east Asia, Middle East and African countries.
The stamps used on this card were issued in
2013 to commemorate 100 years of Indian cinema
Oh, I like the stamps very much!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenPretty much all Indian stamps I've seen have been amazing, and these are no exception.
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