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
Born(1874-06-00)June 1874
Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, British India
Known forFounder of Women’s College Aligarh Muslim University
Spouse(s)Waheed Jahan
AwardsPadma Bhushan (1964)

References
  1. "Namesake". Greater Kashmir. 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  2. "Women's College". Aligarh Muslim University. 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  3. "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
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