Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:58am on 24 Nov 2024,Sunday India
Abida Sultaan, the fearless princess of Bhopal, defied societal norms from an early age. Born in 1913, she refused to wear purdah and became heir to the throne at 15. A pioneer, she shot tigers, played polo, and even flew planes. Her tumultuous marriage ended with a dramatic confrontation, leading her to raise her son alone while ruling Bhopal's cabinet. After India’s partition in 1947, Abida moved to Pakistan, where she championed democracy and women’s rights. A lasting symbol of independence, Abida Sultaan passed away in Karachi in 2002, but her legacy endures.
