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France has honored Noor Inayat Khan, a descendant of Tipu Sultan and a British secret agent during World War II, with a commemorative postage stamp. Khan, who was part of the French Resistance, is the only Indian-origin woman to receive this honor. The stamp, issued as part of a set celebrating figures of the Resistance, coincides with the 80th anniversary of the end of the war. Khan’s bravery was previously recognized with awards from both France and Britain. Her biographer advocates for India to also honor her with a postage stamp.

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France Honors Indian-Origin WWII Spy Noor Inayat Khan with Postage Stamp

London – November 23, 2025 – France has issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring Noor Inayat Khan, a British agent of Indian origin who played a vital role in the French Resistance during World War II. The stamp, featuring Khan in her British Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) uniform, is part of a series celebrating “Figures of the Resistance” on the 80th anniversary of the war’s end.

Khan, a descendant of the 18th-century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan, served as an undercover radio operator in occupied France. She was captured by Nazi forces, tortured, and ultimately executed in Dachau concentration camp in 1944 at the young age of 30.

“I am delighted that France has honored Noor Inayat Khan with a postage stamp, especially as it comes on this important 80th anniversary of the end of the war,” said Shrabani Basu, author of Khan’s biography. “Noor sacrificed her life in the fight against fascism… it is wonderful to see her face on a postage stamp which will be posted by ordinary people in France.”

Khan had previously been awarded the French Resistance Medal, the Croix de Guerre, and a posthumous George Cross by Britain. Her biographer is now urging India, the land of her ancestors, to also recognize her with a commemorative stamp. Besides Noor Inayat Khan, Jean-Pierre Levy, a founder of “France Liberte,” and British French SOE agent Violette Szabo have also been honoured with the set of stamps. The French postal service honoured Noor with a stamp issued to honour the “Figures of the Resistance” who fought against Nazi Germany. She is among a dozen war heroes and heroines chosen on the set of stamps issued this month to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.

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