Sheikh Abdullah (educationalist)

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Sheikh Abdullah
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LL.B.
Alma materAligarh Muslim University
Occupations
  • Educationalist
  • Social reformer
  • Lawyer
Known for
SpouseWaheed Jahan Begum
ChildrenBegum Khurshid Mirza[2]
Rashid Jahan
Parent
  • Mehta Gurmukh Singh (father)
RelativesMehta Mastram (paternal grandfather)
Hamida Saiduzzafar (daughter-in-law)
Salman Haidar (grandson)
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Sheikh Abdullah (born Thakur Das; June 21, 1874 – March 1965), also known as Papa Mian, was an Indian

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

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]

Biography

He was born as Thakur Das to Mehta Gurmukh Singh on June 21, 1874, in

United Province, he met with Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and adopted Sunni Islam, leaving the Ahmadiyya.[7]

Education

He originally started his basic education with

Bachelor's of Arts and Bachelor of Laws from the Aligarh university.[5]

Awards and accolades

In 1935, British India awarded him with the honorary title of "Khan Bahadur". After completing his education from the Aligarh, the university awarded him a Doctor of Law, an honorary degree, in 1950. In 1964, eighteen years later of the partition of the Indian subcontinent, the government of India awarded him Padma Bhushan, the third-highest Indian civilian award, in recognition of his contribution to female education.[3] The university's women's college, Abdullah College is named after him.[6]

Death and legacy

He died in Uttar Pradesh, India, in March 1965. His life is covered in a book titled Muslim Leadership and Women's Education in Uttar Pradesh, 1886–1947 written by Nasreen Ahmad.[7]

The Abdullah School and Abdullah Hall, which comprise nine hostels for girls at AMU are named after him.[8][9]

In 1975, a documentary titled Papa Miya of Aligarh, based on his life and directed by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas was released.[10]

Books

  • Ahmed, N. (2012). Muslim Leadership and Women's Education: Uttar Pradesh, 1886-1947. Three Essays Collective.
    ISBN 978-81-88789-91-7
    . Retrieved 30 November 2020.

References

  1. ^ Fareed 2021.
  2. ISBN 978-81-89013-31-8
    .
  3. ^ a b "The Other Sheikh Abdullah". 24 September 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
  4. ^ "As Shaheen Bagh Fights, Where Are the Women of Aligarh?". thewire.in. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  5. ^ a b c "Shaikh Abdullah (Papa Mian) & Begum Waheed Jahan". aligarhmovement.com.
  6. ^ a b c "Aligarh Muslim University || Halls". www.amu.ac.in.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Another Sheikh Abdullah". Kashmir Life. 25 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Abdullah School". Aligarh Muslim University. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Abdullah Hall". Aligarh Muslim University. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  10. ^ "K.A. Abbas's Writings and Films". Sahapedia. Retrieved 18 December 2020.

Further reading

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