THREE ICONIC LADIES FROM HISTORY

Today marks the death anniversary of three illustrious ladies, from different eras and regions, who carved a niche for themselves in the annals of world history...

DEVI AHILYABAI HOLKAR
(31 May 1725 - 13 Aug 1795)

The 'Philosopher Queen' who ruled over Central India in the 18th century, Devi Ahilyabai Holkar's name will always glow bright, reminding us of the needs of compassion and vision in a leader...

To quote Jawaharlal Nehru from his book, The Discovery Of India - 
"The reign of Ahilyabai, of Indore in central India, lasted for thirty years. This has become almost legendary as a period during which perfect order and good government prevailed and the people prospered. She was a very able ruler and organizer, highly respected during her lifetime, and considered as a saint by a grateful people after her death." 

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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
(12 May 1820 - 13 Aug 1910)

The renowned 19th century English social reformer and founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale needs no introduction...

Apart from her persona of "The Lady with the Lamp" during the Crimean war that earned respect for her and the entire nursing fraternity, Nightingale's legacy includes the world's first professional secular nursing school at St Thomas' Hospital, tireless campaign for improving healthcare, hunger relief, women's upliftment, Nightingale Pledge and the international Medal for outstanding work in the field of nursing...

https://youtu.be/HH6F20CojK4

NAZIA HASSAN
(3 Apr 1965 - 13 Aug 2000)

Fondly known as the Queen of South Asian Pop, the singer, songwriter, lawyer and social activist from Pakistan, Nazia Hassan was a 20th century legend who left us all too early...

The youngest Female Playback Filmfare Award winner at 15, Nazia's debut song "Aap Jaisa Koi" from Bollywood's 1980 film Qurbani is still fresh in our memories..

A beauty with voice, Nazia along with her brother Zoheb sang into the hearts of millions worldwide with several albums in a short span of two decades...

One of Pakistan's most popular celebrities and UNICEF's cultural ambassador in 1991, Nazia lost her battle against lung cancer, in London this day, 2000. Nature can be cruel at times, as she belonged to the ages at the tender age of 35...

https://youtu.be/1Wjo1rVbCeY?si=Q0NBsT8_QA1wwn4Y

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