First War of Independence 1857 sheetlets” refer to special commemorative stamp sheets issued by India Post, notably a significant miniature sheet released on August 9, 2007, to mark the 150th anniversary of the 1857 Revolt, featuring images of freedom fighters, symbols (like lotus/bread), and key events, available from various stamp dealers and online marketplaces for collectors.
Key Details about the Sheetlets:
Release: India Post launched these on 9th August 2007.
Theme: Commemorating 150 years of the First War of Independence (1857).
Content: Includes stamps depicting leaders (Rani Lakshmi Bai, Mangal Pandey), symbols (Lotus, Bread), and scenes from the struggle.
Types: Available as miniature sheets, full sheetlets (sometimes with 12 stamps), and First Day Covers (FDCs).
These sheetlets are philatelic items (related to stamp collecting) that honor this pivotal moment in Indian history, often called the Sepoy Mutiny or Great Rebellion, which was a mass uprising against British rule.