Hamida Banu India’s first female wrestler
Hamida Banu: A Glimpse into the Life of India’s First Woman Wrestler Introduction to Hamida Banu Hamida Banu, affectionately known as the “Amazon of Aligarh”, was a pioneer in the realm of women’s wrestling in India during the 1940s and 50s. Born in the early 1900s near Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, she defied societal norms and … Read more