محبوب کی مہندی | |
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| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
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| Coordinates | 17°23′02″N 78°29′12″E / 17.384°N 78.4867°E |
| Material | Red 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.
History
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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]- ^ "The Hindu : The story of the name". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 May 2005. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "PostGrid – Offline Communication Platform & API – PostGrid™ – US & International – Post Grid".
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