by Admin | Jul 23, 2025 | Education, Royalty
Sikandar Begum (1817–1868), born on September 10, 1817, at Gauhar Mahal in Bhopal, was the daughter of Nawab Nasir Mohammad Khan and Qudsia Begum, the Nawab Begum of Bhopal. Raised in a lineage of female rulers, she defied gender norms by training in martial...
by Admin | Sep 9, 2025 | Royalty
Sikandar Zamani Begum, also known as Nawab Mahal Begum, was born in September 1857 and was the daughter of the Prime Minister of Alwar State. Her prestigious lineage positioned her within the elite circles of princely India, connecting her to both the political...
by Admin | Jul 29, 2025 | English Literature, Indian Cinema
Soha Ali Khan Pataudi is a distinguished Indian actress, celebrated author, and prominent public figure, recognised for her versatile contributions to cinema and literature. Born on October 4, 1978, she is a member of two of India’s most illustrious families....
by Admin | Dec 28, 2025 | Civil Services, Police & Army
Colonel Sophia Qureshi stands as a defining figure in the contemporary history of the Indian Army, bridging the gap between traditional martial heritage and 21st-century hybrid warfare. An officer of the Corps of Signals, she gained international recognition in 2016...
by Admin | Sep 3, 2025 | Art and Culture, Urdu Literature
Sufia Anjum Taj is a prolific Urdu poet and painter who has made a significant mark in both the literary and visual arts, particularly within the South Asian diaspora. Born and raised in Patna, India, she is a bilingual artist whose creative journey has taken her from...