Costumes Worn During Mujra Performances
The costumes worn during mujra performances are among the most recognizable aspects of this historic North Indian performance tradition. Over centuries, mujra evolved in the royal courts of the Mughal…
The Role of Tawaifs in Indian Culture
The role of tawaifs in Indian culture is far more significant and complex than many modern interpretations suggest. Throughout the Mughal era and well into the nineteenth century, tawaifs were…