Why Mahatma Gandhi photo on Indian currency
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No doubt we all know -” Mahatma Gandhi on Indian currency”
But do you have any idea of where it comes from? Let me tell you; He has a rather surprising story behind the use of the photography of our "Father of the Nation" and a "great personality", Mahatma Gandhi.
Well, the Indian Currency notes issued earlier since 1987 actually bore the watermark of the Ashoka pillar and the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi. But in reality, the series of currency notes Mahatma Gandhi was issued by the Reserve Bank of India in 1996. It is therefore from the Gandhi watermark, as well as the portrait itself.
But here again the question; How was the smiling photo of Gandhi chosen to feature on our Currency notes in India?
Well, if you thought it must be a normal drawing (caricature), then NO, it certainly is not the case.
The smiling picture was taken while Mahatma Gandhi once stood beside Lord Fredrick Pethick Lawrence.
Yes, you have certainly read well.
See also the photo below.
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Image Source: Google
This image clearly shows at this moment that Mahatma Gandhi was looking at someone by smiling at him. Well, we must admit that this is really good (Wink!) And that this exact image has become the face on the Indian currency notes.
If you see; the smiling photo of Gandhi has been cropped and taken intelligently.
This perfect smiling plan was captured in 1946 by an unknown photographer. If you wonder where he is caught? Then allow me to dispel your doubts: this photo was taken at the former home of the viceroy, who now bears the name of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Mahatma Gandhi photo Indian currency
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| why Gandhi photo on Indian currency |
with each region having its own famous fighter for freedom and every religion with a sacred name, it would be difficult to satisfy everyone and keep them united, hence the fact that Mahatma Gandhi being the "father of the nation" was decided to appear on the currency notes.
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