Shah Jahan Begum was the Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia who served as the First Lady of India (having previously served as the Second Lady of India).[1][2] She was the spouse of Zakir Husain.[3]

She observed purdah as a strict Muslim, and therefore kept a low profile.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Women were a Power in Jamia Millia Islamia ever since its inception". ummid. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
  2. ^ "Dr Zakir Husain, News Photo, Dr Zakir Husain, along with hi..." www.timescontent.com. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
  3. ^ "Dr.Zakir Hussain | Vice President of India | Government of India". www.vicepresidentofindia.nic.in. Retrieved 2022-09-16.
  4. ^ Times, Judith Special to The New York (1974-10-25). "India's First Lady Moves Into the Official Spotlight". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-09-27.
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