Women in Indian Sikh Movement

Bibi Amar Kaur was known as the 'Joan of Arc of the Punjab' for her bravery and leadership during the Sikh-British wars.

Bibi Rajinder Kaur was the first woman to be elected to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the highest decision-making body of the Sikh community.

Bibi Jagir Kaur was a prominent leader of the Akali Dal, a political party that represents the interests of the Sikh community.

Bibi Jagir Kaur was the first woman to become the President of the SGPC, a position she held from 1965 to 1970.

Bibi Harnam Kaur was a prominent leader of the Nankana Sahib massacre, in which British troops killed hundreds of Sikhs.

Bibi Amar Kaur was the first woman to be awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to Sikhism.

Bibi Amar Kaur was a prominent leader of the Gurudwara Reform Movement, which aimed to bring about reforms in the management of Sikh gurdwaras.

Bibi Rajinder Kaur was the first woman to be elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, from Punjab.

Bibi Jagir Kaur was a prominent leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), a political party that represents the interests of the Sikh community.

Bibi Rajinder Kaur was a prominent leader of the Anand Marriage Act, which legalized Sikh marriages in India.

Bibi Jagir Kaur was the first woman to be awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honor in India, for her contributions to Sikhism.

Bibi Amar Kaur was a prominent leader of the Singh Sabha Movement, which aimed to revive Sikhism and promote Sikh identity.

Bibi Jagir Kaur was the first woman to be awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest civilian honor in India, for her contributions to Sikhism.