France Honors Noor Inayat Khan: The Indian-Origin British Spy Who Fought in the French Resistance

Nov 24, 2025 01:05 am CST

France has issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring Noor Inayat Khan, the only Indian-origin woman recognized for her heroic role as a British agent in the French Resistance during World War II. Descendant of Tipu Sultan, Noor became the first female radio operator in occupied France before her capture and execution at Dachau concentration camp in 1944. This recognition comes as part of France's "Figures of the Resistance" series marking the 80th anniversary of the war's end.