How Did a ‘Memsahib’ Become a Successful Tawa’if in Colonial India?

How did a woman of Eurasian descent become a famous tawa'if in 1880s India? Dr. Shweta Sachdeva Jha, historian, explains. Credits: Featuring: Dr. Shweta Sachdeva Jha Edited by: Anahita Sachdev Produced by: Anahita Sachdev, Shrishti Malhotra Creative Supervisor: Karla Bookman Don't forget to subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/theswaddletv?... Check out our website: https://theswaddle.com/ Instagram:   / theswaddle   Facebook:   / theswaddlein.  . Twitter:   / theswaddle  

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