Wazeeran Explained

Wazeeran, also known as Nawab Nigar Mahal Sahiba, was an Indian tawaif. She was frequented by Last Nawab of Lucknow, Wajid Ali Shah.[1] [2] He is said to have made her protégé, Ali Naqi Khan, his Wazir (Chief Minister) when he became king.[3] [4] She was the daughter of tawaif, Bibi Jan.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Vanishing culture of Lucknow. Amir Hasan . B R Pub corp. . 1990. 123.
  2. News: Fall of a culture. Tribune India. 28 January 2012. 10 August 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110810062416/http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090920/spectrum/main2.htm. dead.
  3. News: Fame and infamy. Business Line. 28 January 2012.
  4. News: Courtesans of Yore. Herald of India. 28 January 2012.

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