King George V, 1 Rupee
India · 1926 · 1 Rupee
This definitive stamp features a left-facing portrait of King George V, Emperor of India. The design is framed by an ornate archway, with the denomination 'ONE RUPEE' at the bottom and 'INDIA POSTAGE' at the top. This was part of a long-running series issued during British rule.
Issued during the British Raj, this stamp represents the height of the British Empire's presence in India. King George V was the reigning monarch and Emperor of India from 1910 until his death in 1936.
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