Fatima Jinnah

The first major scholarly biography of Fatima Jinnah, both nuancing and gendering the socio-political history of modern South Asia.

Father Of The Nation, Quaid-I-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah`S Younger Sister Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah (1893-1967) Has Been Given The Title Of Madar-I-Millat Her Extraordinary Contribution In The Creation As Well As Nursing Of Pakistan In Heavy Odds. To Pay Befitting Homage And Tribute To Her,The Government Of Pakistan Observed 2003 As The Year Of Madar-I-Millat. Without Dustjacket.

Fatima Jinnah, 1894-1967, Pakistani politician and sister of Mohammed Ali Jinnah.

When Ruttie Petit fled from her father's castle to wed Mohammed Ali Jinnah in 1918, their marriage outraged society at large. They were divided by community, religion and an age gap of twenty-four years. Well-known journalist Sheela Reddy uses never-before-seen personal letters and papers as well as accounts left by contemporaries and friends to portray this unusual relationship with a sympathetic, discerning eye. A product of intensive and meticulous research in Delhi, Bombay and Karachi, Reddy not only brings the solitary, misunderstood Jinnah and the lonely, wistful Ruttie to life, but also the society and politics of the times their story was set in. A must-read for all those interested in politics, history, and the power of an unforgettable love story.

Fatima Jinnah, 1894-1967, Pakistani politician and sister of Mohammed Ali Jinnah.