Description
In ancient India, women competed to win the title of Nagarvadhu, quite literally the town's consort._x000d_
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For certain temple worship (Agamas), dance and music were necessary ingredients. The women artists dedicated to the worship-Devadasis and Maharis-had a high rank and dignity in society._x000d_
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Tawaifs were central to Mughal court culture from the sixteenth century. It is also believed that young heirs were sent to courtesans to learn 'tameez' and 'tehzeeb', including t
Details
Publisher - RUPA PUBLICATIONS INDIA PVT LTD
Language - English
Paperback
Author(s) - Madhur Gupta
Published Date - May 05 2023
ISBN - 9789357021036
Dimensions - 19.7 x 12.7 x 1.2 cm
Page Count - 208
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