Feb 19 2023 to Feb 19 2023 11:30 a.m.

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Where

Atta Galatta Bookstore

178, 5th Main Rd, Binnamangala, Hoysala Nagar, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038

Event Description

The Muslim stereotype is that of anti-national, tyrannical men obsessed with religion and subjugated, voiceless women. This book challenges these notions, reminding us of the radical contributions of Muslims in the making of India. Fatima Sheikh in the 1800s took on the task of teaching young girls, enduring violence for this radical act. Azizunnisa, a courtesan, trained women in martial arts to fight the British during the 1857 rebellion. Four generations of Begums of Bhopal brought radical reforms in the administration of the State, water networks and the first steam locomotive to Bhopal. The freedom fighter, Maulana Hasrat Mohani, who gave us the slogan Inqualab Zindabad, wrote poetry in praise of Krishna, Ashfaqullah Khan, a poet and revolutionary, gave up his life for the freedom of the country. And many others like them feature in this book which we hope serves as a reminder of a history that has been forgotten. Join author Sabah Khan, illustrator Neelima P Aryan, theatre artist Kafeel Jafri, and journalist Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed, as they are in conversation with storyteller Sweta Daga.

Atta Galatta , 178, 5th Main, 9th Cross, 1st Stage Indiranagar (opp Café Terra), Bangalore 560038

Timing: 11:30AM

For info contact: Harshita, Atta Galatta Bookstore 9632510126