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Mohammad Ghouse Khatoon

Mohammad Ghouse Khatoon was a notable yet unsung figure who contributed significantly, albeit indirectly, to India’s Freedom Movement. Her legacy is defined by her unwavering support for her husband’s activism in Andhra Pradesh and her profound personal...

Mohsina Kidwai

Mohsina Kidwai (born January 1 , 1932, in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh) is one of the most respected and enduring figures in the Indian National Congress, with a political career spanning over six decades. At the age of 28, Kidwai was elected to the Uttar Pradesh...

Mubarak Begum

Mubarak Begum was a distinguished Indian vocalist whose unique voice graced Hindi and Urdu music during the golden age of Bollywood. Born in Rajasthan in 1936 into a family with a musical background, her father, a tabla player, recognised her innate talent and moved...

Mughlani Begum

Mughlani Begum, also known as Suraya Murad Begum, was a formidable and influential female ruler who effectively governed Punjab from 1753 to 1756. As the widow of the Mughal governor Mir Mannu, she rose to power during one of the most turbulent and violent periods in...

Muhammadi Begum

Muhammadi Begum (1878-1908) stands as a monumental figure in the history of social reform in British India, celebrated as a pioneering Muslim scholar, a prolific Urdu writer, and a fearless advocate for women’s education and rights. In a society bound by rigid...