Sheikh Abdullah (educationalist)
| Sheikh Abdullah | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 1874 Poonch Jammu and Kashmir, British India |
| Known for | Founder of Women’s College Aligarh Muslim University |
| Spouse(s) | Waheed Jahan |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (1964) |
Sheikh Abdullah was an Indian lawyer, educationalist and women social reformer. He was a co-founder of Women's College, Aligarh and Aligarh Muslim University and known as Papa Miya. He was a recipient of the civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan in 1964.
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