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Rattanbai Jinnah or Maryam Jinnah (legally) (née Petit; 20 February 1900 – 20 February 1929), also known as Ruttie Petit, was the wife of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, an important figure in the creation of Pakistan and the country's founder.
Dec 26, 2021 · Highly refined and intellectually advanced, 18-year-old Rattanbai married Jinnah, 42, in April 1918, transcending the differences of age and religion.
Dec 25, 2023 · Eighteen-year-old Rattanbai, a Parsi woman, married Jinnah in early 1918 against her father’s wishes. Jinnah, 42, was far from an ideal suitor — he was not only her father’s age but also from a different religion.
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Mar 1, 2024 · Rattanbai “Ruttie” Jinnah, born Rattanbai Petit on February 20, 1900, in Bombay (now Mumbai), was a notable figure in the history of South Asia, primarily as the wife of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.
6 days ago · On April 19, 1918, just a day after she turned 18, Rattanbai Petit converted to Islam, taking on the name Maryam, and married Jinnah in a civil ceremony. This act of defiance estranged her from her family and friends, but she believed in the love she had for Jinnah and was ready to face the consequences.
Jan 21, 2021 · The marriage between Rattanbai Petit and Mohammad Ali Jinnah, in 1918, was nothing short of a box-office thriller. It indeed was ‘the marriage that shook India’, as Sheela Reddy’s aptly titled...
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Jun 27, 2024 · Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, and his wife, “Ruttie” Rattanbai Petit, had a relationship that defied social standards and was marked by unwavering love. Ruttie Petit was the only daughter of Sir Dinshaw Petit, who was a rich Parsi baronet.
