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However, he soon turned tyrannical, and no one dared to utter a word against him. A great philosopher at the tome, tried to make the King see sense, however, he was imprisoned. 
2) Fursat ki Ek Tamanna Main 
Kalasha women however, a unique ethnic group, wear several braids in their hair throughout their lives. Little girls may wear their hair in one or two braids, but older woman have more plaits. 
Following the British recapture of Kanpur, Lt. Col. Williams was tasked with investigating the events. Nanak Chand, a loyalist lawyer, and Janakee Prasad, a merchant, provided recorded testimonies mentioning Azeezun, a courtesan. Who was she, and what do we know of her? 
In later times, the fabric was a favourite for Mughal royalty. Nicknamed “baft-hawa” which means “woven air” – travellers recorded that it was so fluid that one could pull 91m through the centre of a ring. Another said that 18m of Muslin could be fit into a pocket snuff box. 
1/ GCU Lahore; Est. 1864
Engaged since childhood, Momin Khan & Shireeno grew up to fall in love He is tragically murdered, and she loses first her sanity, and then her life. Not meant to be in this life but were laid to rest together. - a Pashto folktale for #WyrdWednesday
In Safavid Iran's 'Golden Age,' Persian carpet craftsmanship soared, fueled by royal patronage and exported to elite markets across Europe. Each weave became symbolic of a narrative, many of which echoed Islamic concepts rooted in Sufi philosophy. 
As the story goes, in the early 16th century, when Babar was on his way to capture Delhi, an ongoing inter-tribal war amongst the Pashtuns led to the exodus of some tribes. 
Kalri Lake: Nestled in the heart of Sindh, Kalri Lake's serene waters reflect the stars, creating a celestial mirror that transports you to another world. 
It was illustrated on several copies of the Quran. In pictures: a Baybar's Quran, penned entirely with gold for a Mamluk Sultan, and a 16th-17th century manuscript from China. 
The daughter of Moulay Ali ibn Rashid and Lala Zohra Fernandez, Andalusian Muslim nobility who fled to North Africa to escape Christian persecution, found herself married to the Chief of Tétouan in 1510, present-day Morocco. 
Kabhi kankar ko bana daitay ho heeray ki kanni,
1/ Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (625 CE) - An early convert to Islam, Nusaybah participated in multiple battles, defending and protecting Prophet Muhammad. Her dedication and bravery earned her a revered place in Islamic history. 
Queen Urduja, a warrior queen from the 14th century, ruled over Tawalisi, a region now known as Pangasinan. Born into a matriarchal dynasty, she was trained in the art of war from a young age and became a skilled in using the kampilan, a traditional Filipino sword. 
1/ Umm Ma'bad (7th century) - A companion of the Prophet Muhammad who was known for her knowledge of hadith and her hospitality. 
The process of creating these exquisite adornments begins with collecting broken glass, often done by women, which is then melted at a high temperature of 1,400 °F (760 °C) until it becomes thin, viscous streaks. These streaks are transformed into bangle rolls using a roller. 
Language is a potent instrument that moulds our minds and shapes our perception of reality. When words are banished, the boundaries of thought and ideas, and therefore, minds and people, are inherently constrained. 
Humayun - The son of Babur and the second Mughal Emperor, faced several military defeats and had to flee to Persia after he lost his throne. 
