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Malka Jaan, born Adeline Victoria Hemmings in Allahabad in 1855, was a prominent Indian courtesan (tawaif), singer, poet, and Kathak dancer active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was the daughter of a British soldier and a local Hindu woman. In 1872, she married Robert William Yeoward, and their daughter, Eileen Angelina Yeoward (who later…
Journey Timeline
1855
Born Adeline Victoria Hemmings — Born in Allahabad, India.
1872
Married Robert William Yeoward
1873
Daughter Eileen Angelina Yeoward (Gauhar Jaan) born
1879
Marriage ended
1881
Moved to Banaras, converted to Islam, became Malka Jaan
1883
Relocated to Calcutta
1907
Died in Calcutta
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