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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. Known variously as … See more

    Tawaifs have existed for centuries in the Indian subcontinent, with one of the earliest references to the profession being the character Vasantasena from the 5th century BC See more

    The annexation of Oudh by the East India Company in 1856 sounded the first death-knell for this medieval-era institution. It was soon looked down upon with disfavour by the colonial government, and the tawaifs were eventually forced to go into prostitution See more

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    The image of the tawaif has had an enduring appeal, immortalized in Bollywood See more

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    After the British colonization, although more brothels and prostitutes were operating in Heera Mandi, there were still tawaif performing activities in the area, Heera Mandi … See more

    "Tawaifs & Kothas" cultural tour initiated by "Enroute Indian History". Explore the lives of the tawaifs or dancing girls on a heritage walk through the streets of Shahjahanabad with … See more

    • Martha Feldman, Bonnie Gordon. The courtesan's arts: cross-cultural perspectives. pp. 312–352.
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  3. The Art of Tawaif: A Tradition Lost to Colonial …

    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 …

  4. Unveiling the Mystique of the Tawaif: …

    May 13, 2024 · Contrary to popular belief, tawaifs were not mere objects of male desire but independent and empowered women who asserted agency over their lives and livelihoods. They were educated, articulate, and financially self …

  5. The Tawaif, the Anti–Nautch Movement, and the Development of …

  6. Sadabahar, the tawaif – Indian Cultural Forum

    Nov 15, 2019 · In Tawaifnama, through the stories and self-histories of a family of well-known tawaifs with roots in Banaras and Bhabua, Saba Dewan explores the nuances that conventional narratives have erased, papered over or wilfully …

  7. Tawaifs: The unsung heroes of India’s freedom struggle

    Jun 20, 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 girl s” during the British...

  8. How tawaifs, the Mughal-era courtesans, fought for …

    May 15, 2019 · In his book Nautch Girls of India: Dancers, Singers, Playmates, Nevile described how the tawaifs of North India enjoyed wealth, power, prestige, political access, and were considered authorities...

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  10. Tawaifs in India’s Fight for Independence - Cultural India

    May 3, 2024 · The courtesans of North India, or tawaifs, were more than just entertainers; they were educators, influencers, and patriots. Their contributions to India’s freedom struggle, though significant, have largely been overlooked in …

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  12. Beyond The Veil: How Tawaifs Held Profound Power …

    Apr 1, 2024 · They were flagbearers of culture, music, etiquette, and dance. Their fondness for literature and art gave a voice to poetic figures like Mirza Ghalib and Daagh Dehlvi. The Tawaifs were also educational influencers to noble families …

  13. (PDF) The Irresistible World of Tawaifs: History, …

    In the late 18th and early 19th century, tawa’ifs or courtesans of northern India faced a violent dismantling of their community in the backdrop of colonial and nationalist politics. These changes are believed to be the cause of their …

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