India 1886 Queen Victoria Postcard from Nawa to Didwana

India 1886 Queen Victoria Postcard from Nawa to Didwana (present day Rajasthan). Postmark 10 September 1886. 1/4 Annas. Queen Victoria. Non embossed. No stamps affixed. Used.

Postcards found their way into India during the British colonial era, gaining popularity as a convenient mode of communication. The usage of postcards in India traces back to 1879 when the British postal system introduced them as a cost-effective means of sending messages across vast distances within the country. Initially, postcards were primarily used for official correspondence, but their accessibility and affordability soon made them a common choice for personal communication among Indians of various social strata. With their simple yet effective format, postcards became a cherished medium for exchanging greetings, sharing news, and expressing sentiments among friends, families, and acquaintances throughout the diverse regions of India.