India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Gujarat
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Gujarat
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 02.10.1991
Date of issue: 02.10.1991
Pin code: 360001
Pin code: 360001
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Rajkot
PO Name: Rajkot
Description: The Alfred High School (also known as Mohandas Gandhi High School) in Rajkot is one of the oldest institutions in India today. This school was constructed during British rule in India by political agent Kernel Singh. This was the first English school in the Saurashtra (region). Originally called Rajkot English School, it was founded on October 17, 1853. It later became a full fledged high school by 1868 AD. It came to be known as the Rajkot High School in 1886. It was named Alfred High School in the late 1907. Mahatma Gandhi did his schooling from Alfred High School. The name Alfred High School was changed to "Mohandas Gandhi High School" after independence, as Gandhiji took his primary education in this school. The cancellation depicts the school building.
Description: The Alfred High School (also known as Mohandas Gandhi High School) in Rajkot is one of the oldest institutions in India today. This school was constructed during British rule in India by political agent Kernel Singh. This was the first English school in the Saurashtra (region). Originally called Rajkot English School, it was founded on October 17, 1853. It later became a full fledged high school by 1868 AD. It came to be known as the Rajkot High School in 1886. It was named Alfred High School in the late 1907. Mahatma Gandhi did his schooling from Alfred High School. The name Alfred High School was changed to "Mohandas Gandhi High School" after independence, as Gandhiji took his primary education in this school. The cancellation depicts the school building.
Writeup Source: Rediscovery of India through Pictorial Cancellations book by India Post