Mariam Karim was born in Lucknow, India
and educated at Delhi and Paris. She has
travelled widely in India and Europe. She writes
for children under the name Mariam Karim
Ahlawat. She currently lives in Delhi, with her
son.
Mariam Karim was born in Lucknow, India
and educated at Delhi and Paris. She has
travelled widely in India and Europe. She writes
for children under the name Mariam Karim
Ahlawat. She currently lives in Delhi, with her
son.
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