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Abadi Bano Begum

Abadi Bano Begum (popularly known as Bi Amma) was the first Muslim woman to actively participate in the freedom struggle for independence. She hailed from Amroha Village, Uttar Pradesh, but her primary activities were centred in Amritsar and Lahore. She was born in...

Nazli Begum Faizi

Nazli Begum Faizi (Fyzee) (1874-1968), also known as the Begum of Janjira, was a prominent figure in early 20th-century India, recognised for her progressive ideals, advocacy for female education, and a tenacious spirit that challenged the patriarchal norms of her...