Mah Laqa Bai Chanda

by | Jul 13, 2025 | Urdu Literature

Mah Laqa Bai Chanda (1768-1824), born Chanda Bibi, was a remarkable and influential figure in 18th and 19th-century Hyderabad, transcending the constraints of her era to become a celebrated poet, skilled warrior, diplomat, and philanthropist. As a powerful courtesan...