Know History of Prostitution in India, Amazing Facts Everyone Must Know
Here is some interesting information about History of prostitution in India.
Woman is not free :
It is said that a woman can never be free, nature itself is made her like that she hesitates to experience independence. Although she may be of modernized ideology, but the experience of complete independence is not in her nature.
Prostitutes are free :
But this thing does not apply to a prostitute. She is not only free but also free from every kind of social and religious bondage. Prostitution is also called the world's oldest occupation.
Prostitution:
Today, prostitution at the global level is popular as a business, but its history in India is not only very old but also very interesting and noteworthy. If we look at the history of India, much earlier than the British rule, prostitution has started its roots.
Pride of palace:
But the way this profession flourished under the rule of the British rule and the way the profession was completely changed, that thing is remarkable. In today's times, girls who dance in private clubs and clubs are called bar girls, but in the 15th century, the roots of these girls were getting started, which was considered as the glory of the palaces.
Khadi Mahfils:
In ancient times, the people of the Raja-Rajwada and the royal family used to invite them in 'Khadi Mahfils'. These women were considered to be the pride of their respective fields. Historians say that there was a period when Mughal, British ruler and Hindu king-Maharaj used to pay tributes to these dancers, but in the beginning of the 19th century, these women's respect and dignity started to snatch by people.
The art of dancers:
According to historians, these dancers were to receive royal honors till the 16th century. These used to be royal dancers, around whom no ordinary person could go. Even the king-Maharaja and Mughal rulers enjoyed the art of these dancers, they did not try to touch them.
Bad times:
But as soon as these dancers began to showcase their art in the Mahfils of the British government, these dancers time period began to be bad.
One Night Stand :
Whenever the British people saw dance of these dancers in a field, they were attracted to it. On the strength of wealth they called them for some time at their home and sometimes kept them with them all the night.
Greed of money:
In the greed of money and greed of proximity to the British government, the dancers also started selling their bodies, and in this way these women who used to be dancers were named prostitutes instead of dance.
Europe also attracted:
Slowly people of European countries also got attracted to this business that went on in India, and even this culture became common there.
After the party:
During the British rule, prostitution reached its peak at the same time. During their stay in India, the British used to invite these women to their private parties and then present and offer these ladies to their guests.
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