share

How Did Piro, a 19th Century Courtesan, Use Bhakti as Empowerment?

How did a former courtesan resist caste and religious hierarchies in 19th century Punjab? Dr. Anshu Malhotra, historian, explains.

Related Reels

What Led to the Fall of Courtesan Culture in 19th Century Lucknow?

with: Veena T Oldenburg

How Did the Rebellion of 1857 Transform the City of Lucknow?

with: Veena T Oldenburg

How Did Tawaifs Brand Themselves as Celebrities?

with: Shweta Sachdeva Jha

How Did the Courtesans of Lucknow Challenge Patriarchal Norms?

with: Veena T Oldenburg

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

with: Shweta Sachdeva Jha