Zohra Ansari
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Zohra Ansari | |
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बेगम ज़ोहरा अंसारी | |
| Born | 1915 Delhi, India |
| Died | 28 July 1988 (aged 72–73) England |
| Occupation(s) | activist, freedom fighter. |
| Spouse | Shaukatullah Shah Ansari |
| Relatives | Mukhtar Ahmed Ansari (uncle) |
Zohra Ansari (Urdu: بیگم زہرہ انصاری, Hindi: बेगम ज़ोहरा अंसारी, 1915–1988) was an Indian activist and freedom fighter. Mahatma Gandhi affectionately called her Vasthad Bi.[1][2]
Life
She was a key figure in the National Movement, with her parents hosting leaders, activists, and scholars at their residence 'Dar-us-Salam'. The spaciousness of their home resembled that of a royal palace. She dedicated herself to Wardha Ashram for an extended period, where Mahatma Gandhi recognized her proficiency in Urdu and sought to learn from her. Referring to her as 'Vastad Bi' and 'Beti' in his letters, Gandhi valued her insights.[5][6]
The correspondence between her and Mahatma Gandhi covered a range of topics. In a letter dated 22 December 1932, Gandhi expressed his anticipation of Zohra's weekly letters. When Zohra expressed her eagerness to join the National Movement by going to jail like her parents, Gandhi advised her to be patient and assured her of the opportunity to do so.[7][8]