POSTAGE STAMP ~ BHARAT ( INDIA ) ~ 2004 ~ 2098 ~ NUPEE LAL

The stamp features an illustration of women resisting armed soldiers. The text at the bottom identifies “Nupee Lal” (1904-1939) in both Hindi and English, referring to the two significant uprisings by Manipuri women in 1904 and 1939, against British colonial rule. The first revolt was against the British attempt to force men in Manipur to rebuild the British Assistant Residency, while the second was against the exploitation and economic policies imposed by the British that affected local people, especially women.

The stamp also includes the word “भारत INDIA” (Bharat INDIA) in the top right corner, representing the issuing country, India. The background seems to reflect a crowd in resistance, reinforcing the theme of the uprisings.

This stamp is part of a series that commemorates historical events and figures important to Indian history.