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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2023 · 5 MIN

Nautch Girls of the Raj - Book Review

from The Historylogy Podcast · host Shinil Subramanian Payamal

The Nautch girl, extravagantly adored for both her beauty and her virtuosity, belonged to a unique class of courtesans who played a significant role in the social and cultural life of India in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The nautch girl, it may be said, was no ordinary woman of pleasure—she had refined manners, a ready wit and poetry in her blood. She embodied a splendid synthesis of different cultures and dance forms—the classical and the popular—and catered to the sophisticated tastes of the elite who had the time, resources and inclination to enjoy her accomplishments.Illustrated with reproductions and drawings obtained from collections all over the world this book offers a vivid glimpse of the seductive allure and dazzling grace of nautch in its days of glory.Order links of the book 'Nautch Girls of the Raj' below:Amazon IndiaFlipkartAmazon USARelated:Courting Hindustan - Book ReviewAnd please don't forget to checkout Historylogy.com for latest book reviews and tidbits from the pages of history.Please feel free to our social media ID's for latest updates. Links below:https://www.facebook.com/historylogy/https://twitter.com/historylogyhttps://www.instagram.com/historylogy/Affiliate Earnings Disclaimer:This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

A review of the book 'Nautch Girls of the Raj' written by Pran Nevile.

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