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Views of Begum Sultan Jahan of Bhopal on Women Heading the Government

Post Author By Tarique Salim
Post Date April 9, 2021

The following text is a reproduction of an excerpt from Hayat-i-Qudsia, written by Begum Sultan Jahan

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A Burqa Clad Woman Commander of Indians in 1857

Post Author By Saquib Salim
Post Date October 7, 2020

Hudson paid tribute to the bravery of this woman by comparing her with Joan of Arc of France. He contended …Read more »

Hudson paid tribute to the bravery of this woman by comparing her with Joan of Arc of France. He contended that the courage, leadership, and valour of this green-wearing Muslim woman was no less than Joan of Arc.

Beauty with a purpose; Intellectually charming Women from all around.

Post Author By Dr Saba Tabassum
Post Date August 25, 2020

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Lady Evelyn Murray : The first British-Muslim woman to perform Hajj

Post Author By Dr. Zareen Fatima
Post Date July 30, 2020

Lady Evelyn Murray spent her later days travelling and preaching Islam. Her book “Pilgrimage to Mecca” is the oldest record …Read more »

Lady Evelyn Murray : The first British-Muslim woman to perform Hajj

Dr Rupa Bai Furdoonji – The first female anaesthetist of the world

Post Author By Dr. Zareen Fatima
Post Date May 16, 2020

Rupa Bai Furdoonji was an active member of the First and Second Hyderabad Chloroform Commissions held in 1888 and 1891 …Read more »

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Vimla Sood, Tabitha Solomon, Fatima Ali Jinnah….. Who among them are the first female dentist of India?

Post Author By Dr. Zareen Fatima
Post Date May 3, 2020

The undeniable fact that Fatima Ali Jinnah graduated in the year 1923 makes her the first female and a Muslim …Read more »

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