Biography of Malalai

Malalai

Malalai was an Afghan heroine who played a major role in the battle of Maiwand during the second Anglo-Afghan war. She fought alongside Ayub Khan and was responsible for the Afghan victory at the Battle of Maiwand on 27 July 1880. She used her veil as a banner to encourage the Afghan soldiers fighting the British. Schools and hospitals have been named after her.