Tawaifs were largely a North Indian institution central to Mughal court culture from the 16th century onwards [4] and became even more prominent with the weakening of Mughal rule in …

2021年7月7日 · Traditionally, tawaifs were the custodians of elite art and culture, and enjoyed a relatively autonomous lifestyle with a respected place in public society.

Tawaifnama, by documentary filmmaker Saba Dewan, is an intricately woven web of stories about tawaifs (courtesans), the elite professional performers and entertainers who were custodians …

ABSTRACT The tawaifs were an In­dian equi­val­ent of the Japan­ese Geisha. Their heyday was in the 18th and the early 19th cen­tury. They were very impor­tant in the development and …

2024年6月3日 · From Urdu طَوائِف (tavāif) / Hindi तवायफ़ (tavāyaf).

2024年5月3日 · In the historical narrative of India’s struggle for independence from British rule, the contributions of many have been celebrated, but some have lingered in the shadows, …

2019年5月14日 · 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” …

Tawaif is a term used in South Asia, mainly in India. It is a courtesan or a female performer trained in traditional music and dance. Tawaifs were skilled artists who entertained rich and …

2019年5月15日 · 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” …

2023年6月25日 · Pakistan’s tawaifs [courtesans] occupy shadow spaces in the country’s social fabric. It might seem natural for women belonging to this pesha [occupation] to hold the status …