Muhammadi Begum, the co-founder with her husband, Syed Mumtaz Ali, of Tahzīb-e Niswāñ, was the first Indian woman to edit an Urdu journal. She was also a prolific writer and organizer. Sadly, her active life lasted only ten years (1898–1908). My Urdu article is a comprehensive account of her life and writings. Its English version will… Read more