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Azizun Nisa
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Subject of 1 profile piece — including The Zealous Azizun Nisa .
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Profile pieces (1)
- The Zealous Azizun Nisa
- "Azizun Nisa, also known as Azizun Bai, was born in Lucknow and spent her life in Kanpur. Professionally a courtesan of Lurkee Mahil, she donned the role of a warrior and a strategist in the Revolt of 1857." — establishes her identity and the double role she played in the revolt
- "Azizun Nisa's unyielding strength and courage ensured that she did not confess for forgiveness from the colonial powers." — captures her defining act of resistance against British interrogation