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Begum Abida Ahmed

Begum Abida Ahmed (1923–2003) was a prominent Indian politician, social activist, and cultural figure who left a lasting mark on public life. She was not only the First Lady of India from 1974 to 1977 as the wife of President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, but also an...

Begum Akbar Jehan Abdulla

Begum Akbar Jehan Abdullah was a distinguished Indian politician, social activist, and a pivotal figure in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir. Affectionately known as “Madr-e-Meharban” (Kind Mother) across the Kashmir Valley, she was celebrated for...

Begum Noor Bano

Begum Noor Bano, also known as Mehtab Zamani Begum, was an eminent Indian politician and social worker who adeptly combined her royal heritage with a distinguished career in public service. As a Member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress, she represented...

Begum Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah

Begum Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah was a distinguished politician, diplomat, and author who became a pioneering voice for women’s rights and human rights in the 20th century. Born into a prominent Bengali aristocratic family in 1915, she uniquely blended a...

Begum Tabassum Hasan

Begum Tabassum Hasan is an Indian political activist and former Member of Parliament from the Kairana Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh. She is best known for her role in the 2018 by-election, where she became a symbol of opposition unity. Her political journey...