Wazeeran, also known as Nawab Nigar Mahal Sahiba, was an Indian tawaif. She was frequented by Last Nawab of Lucknow, Wajid Ali Shah.[1][2] He is said to have made her protégé, Ali Naqi Khan, his Wazir (Chief Minister) when he became king.[3][4] She was the daughter of tawaif, Bibi Jan.
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