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Imam Bibi

Imam Bibi (1836–1914), also known as “Bi Amma”, was the mother of the renowned philosopher and poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. A Kashmiri woman known for her piety, humility, and charitable nature, she dedicated herself to helping the poor and needy...

Imtiazi Begam

Imtiazi Begam, also widely known by her married name Begum Hijab Imtiaz Ali, was a remarkable and trailblazing figure in the 1930s who shattered conventions in both aviation and literature. A true pioneer, she challenged the restrictive societal norms of her time,...

Iqbal Bano

Iqbal Bano (1935–2009) was an iconic classical and ghazal singer, revered as the Malika-e-Ghazal (Queen of Ghazal) and remembered for her powerful voice and courageous spirit. Born in Delhi, India, during the British Raj, she became one of the region’s...

Iqbalunnisa Hussain

Iqbalunnisa Hussain (1897–1954) was a pioneering Indian educator, writer and feminist reformer whose life’s work centred on expanding educational opportunities for Muslim girls and rethinking the position of women in Indian Muslim society. She was born on...

Iqra Hasan Choudhary

Iqra Hasan Choudhary is a prominent Indian politician and a member of the Samajwadi Party. She serves as the Member of Parliament for the Kairana Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh, having won the seat in the 2024 general election. Iqra Hasan Choudhary hails from...