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
  1. Amir Hasan (1990). Vanishing culture of Lucknow. B R Pub corp. p. 123.
  2. "Fall of a culture". Tribune India. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  3. "Fame and infamy". Business Line. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
  4. "Courtesans of Yore". Herald of India. Retrieved 28 January 2012.


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