Mahatma Gandhi postcard to Annie Besant auctioned in US for $20,000

Mahatma Gandhi's postcard to women's rights activist and freedom fighter Annie Besant has been sold for $20,233 in an auction in the United States. The 1924 postcard, signed by Mahatma Gandhi on both sides, is dated November 30, 1924.

The bidding for the postcard ended on June 13.

"I thank you for your letter. My son Devdas leaves tonight. Pray do not worry about his expenses. He will deem it an honour to be your guest. Jamnadas gave me the Khadar towel sent by you. I shall treasure the gift: spinning is exceedingly good," Gandhi wrote in the postcard.

"I have already discussed with the secretary the arrangements about your board + lodging in Belgium. The secretary's name is Gangadharrao Deshpande Belgaum so please let me know your special requirements. I know that Mr Gangadharrao Deshpande is most anxious to make you comfortable. The account of spinning + weaving organised by Mme de Mangiardi is most interesting," the postcard reads.

(With inputs from PTI)