Pratibha Patil served as the 12th President of India from 2007 to 2012, making her the first woman to hold this position. Before her presidency, she had a long political career, including roles as the Governor of Rajasthan and as a member of the Indian National Congress party. Born on December 19, 1934, in Maharashtra, Patil studied law and became involved in politics in the 1960s. Throughout her career, she focused on issues such as women's rights, education, and rural development, contributing significantly to social reforms in the country.