Fatima Sheikh was widely regarded as ___________ .

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The correct answer is India's First Female Muslim Teacher

Key Points Fatima Sheikh:

Fatima Sheikh was an Indian educator and social reformer, who was a colleague of the social reformers Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule.
She was born on 9 January 1831, and passed away on 9 October 1900. Sheikh is widely considered to be India’s first Muslim woman teacher.
She is remembered for her pioneering role in educating and empowering women and marginalized communities during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Fatima Sheikh was deeply committed to the education and empowerment of women.
She believed that education was the key to unlocking the potential of women and helping them to improve their lives and the lives of those around them. Her tireless efforts and dedication to empower women, especially from marginalized communities, played a crucial role in advancing women’s rights in India and helped to pave the way for future generations.