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A tawaif was a highly successful courtesan singer ‚ dancer ‚ and poet who catered to the nobility of the Indian subcontinent, particularly during the Mughal era. Many tawaifs ( nautch girls to the British) were forced to go into prostitution due to a lack of opportunities by the time of the British Raj. [1]
May 14, 2019 · Learn how tawaifs, India's female entertainers, played a pivotal role in the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny against the British. Explore their history, culture, and legacy through stories, research, and art.
- Soumya Rao
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May 3, 2024 · Learn how tawaifs, the courtesans of Northern India, played a significant role in the freedom struggle against British rule. Discover the stories of Azeezunbai, Hussaini, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Gauhar Jaan, Husna Bai, and Vidyadhar Bai.
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May 15, 2019 · Known variously as tawaifs in the North, devadasis in the South, baijis in Bengal and naikins in Goa, these professional singers and dancers were dubbed as “nautch girls” during the British rule,...
- Soumya Rao
Jul 7, 2021 · Tawaifs were elite courtesans who performed music and dance in pre-colonial India, but faced marginalization and erasure under colonialism and nationalism. Saba Dewan's book Tawaifnama explores the role, status, and legacy of tawaifs in Indian society and culture.
May 2, 2024 · Tawaifs were highly skilled women who enjoyed clout and wealth in pre-colonial India. They supported the rebels in 1857 mutiny, contributed to the Swaraj Fund, and faced a crackdown by the British.
Dec 13, 2022 · A tawaif was a highly sophisticated courtesan of the Indian subcontinent, proficient in music and dance. Etymologists believe that the word Tawaif comes from the Arabic word ‘tauf’ or ‘tawaf’, which means circling around and has no derogatory connotation attached to it.
