Sheikh Abdullah | |
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| Born | Thakur Das June 21, 1874 |
| Died | March 1965 (aged 90) Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Education | BA LL.B. |
| Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University |
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| Spouse | Waheed Jahan Begum |
| Children | Begum Khurshid Mirza[2] Rashid Jahan |
| Father | Mehta Gurmukh Singh |
| Relatives | Mehta Mastram (paternal grandfather) Hamida Saiduzzafar (daughter-in-law) Salman Haidar (grandson) |
| Awards | Full list |
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Sheikh Abdullah (born Thakur Das; June 21, 1874 – March 1965), also known as Papa Mian, was an Indian educationalist, social reformer, lawyer, founder of Women's College, Aligarh and a member of the Executive Council of the Aligarh Muslim University who served to the post from 1920 to 1928. Later in 1902, he was appointed to the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference as a secretary for women's section.[3][4] He is primarily known for his contribution to the Muslim women education during British India period.[5][6]
The recipient of numerous accolades, including a Padma Bhushan, he also served a member of United Province Legislative Council, a legislature of United Provinces of British India.[7] During his time at AMU, he was associated with the Aligarh Movement. He worked at several posts at AMU such as Honorary Treasurer and University's court member from 1920 until he died in 1965.[6]
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