Begam Razia Halim Jang (also known as Halim Jang) was born in Hydearabad Deccan in an affluent family. She had an early education at St. Mary's Convent Allahabad. Begam Sahiba was married to Nawab Halim Jung of Delhi and had four sons one of whom was Ex Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia. It is said that her interest in literary work grew on a visit to Mecca sharif. "Mein Garib Aur Tu Garib Nawaz" ( collection of Hamad and Naat), and "Sadai-e-dil" ( a collection of gazals) are some of her important works.