Wazeeran
Wazeeran, also known as Nawab Nigar Mahal Sahiba, was an Indian courtesan (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 courtesan, Bibi Jan.
References
- ^ Amir Hasan (1990). Vanishing culture of Lucknow. B R Pub corp. p. 123.
- ^ "Fall of a culture". Tribune India. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ "Fame and infamy". Business Line. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ^ "Courtesans of Yore". Herald of India. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
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