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India: Mughal Era tawaif< / i> or courtesan, possibly a 20th century reproduction of an 18th century painting, Lucknow, anonymous
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Title:
India: Mughal Era tawaif< / i> or courtesan, possibly a 20th century reproduction of an 18th century painting, Lucknow, anonymous
Caption:
A tawaif was a highly cultured courtesan who catered to the nobility of India, particularly during the Mughal era. The tawaif excelled in and contributed to music, dance (mujra), theatre, and the Urdu literary tradition, and were considered an authority on etiquette.
. Tawaif were largely a North Indian institution that became prominent during the weakening of the Mughal rule in the mid-18th century.
. Tawaif were largely a North Indian institution that became prominent during the weakening of the Mughal rule in the mid-18th century.
Credit:
Album / Universal Images Group / Pictures From History
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Image size:
3600 x 4863 px | 50.1 MB
Print size:
30.5 x 41.2 cm | 12.0 x 16.2 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
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