Mehboob ki Mehendi, Hyderabad

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Mehboob ki Mehendi is a place 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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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  3. ↑ "PostGrid - Offline Communication Platform & API - PostGrid™ - US & International - Post Grid".

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