Mehboob ki Mehendi, Hyderabad

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Mehboob ki Mehendi
محبوب کی مہندی
Mehboob ki Mehendi, Hyderabad
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LocationHyderabad, Telangana, India
Coordinates 17°23′02″N78°29′12″E / 17.384°N 78.4867°E / 17.384; 78.4867
MaterialRed sandstone, marble

Mehboob ki Mehendi is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. [1] It was a mujra joint, a time honoured tradition of Music and Dance, during the reign of the Nizams in Hyderabad State.

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History

Mushaira by courtesans during the reign of Nizams in Hyderabad Mushaira by courtesans in Hyderabad, India.jpg
Mushaira by courtesans during the reign of Nizams in Hyderabad

It got its name after a Chilla of Mahboob Subhani, where the mujras were popular. Noted courtesan, Mah Laqa Bai, was present here. The courtesans and other performing artistes held a respectable position in Hyderabad before Aurangzeb's reign.

Present day

In the 1980s it became the red light area. But in 1996, the area was evacuated. [2] [3] Prominent NGO, Prajwala is working to rehabilitate the children.

References

  1. ↑ "The Hindu : The story of the name". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 May 2005. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. ↑ "Flesh trade thriving in Hyderabad old city lanes – Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "PostGrid – Offline Communication Platform & API – PostGrid™ – US & International – Post Grid".
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