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Bhopal's Jumerati Post Office Hoists Tricolor
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 03:33 PM
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On August 15, 1947, India gained independence, but Bhopal state did not join the country. The Jumerati post office in Bhopal became a symbol of freedom when the national flag was hoisted there. The move was against the decision of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, who wanted to keep Bhopal independent.
As India celebrated its independence on August 15, 1947, Bhopal state remained independent under the rule of Nawab Hamidullah Khan. However, a group of freedom supporters in Jumerati, Bhopal, decided to hoist the national flag at the local post office, defying the Nawab's decision. This act of defiance marked the beginning of the movement to merge Bhopal with the rest of India. The Jumerati post office became a symbol of the struggle for freedom and unity in the region. The move was seen as a bold statement against the Nawab's decision to keep Bhopal independent.