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What was Roquiah Khatun known for?
What was Roquiah Khatun known for?
In what type of family was Rokeya brought up?
In what type of family was Rokeya brought up?
Who taught Rokeya English and Bangla?
Who taught Rokeya English and Bangla?
Why did Rokeya have to stop her lessons with an English lady in Kolkata?
Why did Rokeya have to stop her lessons with an English lady in Kolkata?
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Where was Rokeya born?
Where was Rokeya born?
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Study Notes
Roquiah Khatun (Rokeya)
- Roquiah Khatun, known as Rokeya, was a Bengali writer and social worker.
- She was brought up in a conservative Muslim family.
- Her brothers, Ibrahim and Karimunnessa, taught her English and Bangla.
- Rokeya had to stop her lessons with an English lady in Kolkata due to her family's conservative views.
- She was born in Pairaband, Rangpur, Bangladesh.
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Quiz: Begum Rokeya's Life and Achievements Test your knowledge on the pioneering Bangladeshi writer, educationist, and social reformer, Begum Rokeya. Learn about her contributions to women's education and empowerment in Bengal, and her impact on Muslim women's rights in the early 20th century.