Mehboob ki Mehendi, Hyderabad

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.

History

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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