Sheikh Abdullah (educationalist)
Sheikh Abdullah was an Indian lawyer, educationalist and women social reformer.[1] He was a co-founder of Women's College, Aligarh[2] and Aligarh Muslim University and known as Papa Mian.[1] He was a recipient of the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan in 1964.[3]
Sheikh Abdullah | |
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Born | |
Known for | Founder of Women’s College Aligarh Muslim University |
Spouse(s) | Waheed Jahan |
Awards | Padma Bhushan (1964) |
References
- "Namesake". Greater Kashmir. 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- "Women's College". Aligarh Muslim University. 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
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