About General Rani
Lived 1931 – 2002 (aged 70–71). General Rani was a Pakistani politician.
Akleem Akhtar (; 1931/1932 – 1 July 2002), also known as General Rani (the Queen General), was the mistress of Yahya Khan. Some considered her the most powerful woman in Pakistan during his regime.
Her parents married her off to a police officer twice her age, 'Moiz Jee', an inhabitant of North Karachi.
She was portrayed by Aarya Sharma in the 2023 Hindi film Gadar 2.
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Who was General Rani?
no relationship with Sardar Naveed Haider Khan
When was General Rani born?
General Rani was born in 1931 in Gujrat.
When did General Rani die?
General Rani died on 1 July 2002 in Lahore.
What was General Rani's occupation?
General Rani was a politician.
What nationality was General Rani?
General Rani was Pakistani.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). General Rani. https://biography.guide/general-rani/
MLA: "General Rani." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/general-rani/.
Chicago: "General Rani." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/general-rani/.
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