| 词条 | Heera Mandi |
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| official_name = Heera Mandi {{Nastaliq|ہیرا منڈی}} | nickname = | motto = | image_skyline = | image_caption = | image_seal = | image_map = | map_caption = | settlement_type = Neighbourhood | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{PAK}} | subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = Punjab | subdivision_type2 = City | subdivision_name2 = Lahore | subdivision_type3 = Administrative town | subdivision_name3 = Ravi | subdivision_type4 = Union council | subdivision_name4 = 30 (Taxali Gate) | government_type = | leader_title = | leader_name = | footnotes = }}Heera Mandi (Urdu and {{lang-pa|{{Nastaliq|ہیرا منڈی}}}}; meaning "Diamond Market"), sometimes referred to as Shahi Mohallah ("Royal Neighbourhood"), is a quite place neighbourhood and bazaar located inside the Walled City of Lahore, near the Taxali Gate,[1] and south of the Badshahi Mosque. The market had historically been the centre of the city's refined tawaif culture since the 15th and 16th centuries.[2] EtymologyThe area's name is traditionally described by locals to describe the beauty of the girls in the market, as the word Heera means "diamond" in Urdu. The mandi (market) is named after Heera Singh, who was the son of a minister of Ranjit Singh's court.[1] The neighbourhood is sometimes also referred to as Shahi Mohalla ("The Royal Neighbourhood"), given its close proximity to the Lahore Fort. Historical backgroundThe market was originally the centre of the city's tawaif (concubine) culture for the Lahore's Mughal era elite during the 15th and 16th centuries.[1] The neighbourhood became a centre for mujra - a sensual South Asian dance style that required years of practice to perfect.[1] Under the British colonial rule, it became a hub of prostitution. Within the market, women and khusra (transgenders) offered traditional and classical dances. From the British colonial period till today, it remained a centre of prostitution in Lahore.[2] Many Hijras, members of Pakistan's transgender community, frequent the area and are involved in the area's dance culture. ProstitutionThe brothel houses were first developed by the British in old Anarkali Bazaar for the recreation of the British soldiers during the British Raj. After that these were shifted to Lohari Gate and then to Taxali Gate.[1] After 1947, many governments have made efforts to curb prostitution at the Heera Mandi area of Lahore but have failed. During the Zia era, an operation was conducted against music and dance houses, which were alleged to be dens of prostitution. The operation served to spread the practice throughout the city.[1] In recent times, the area has become known for prostitution again,[3] though the practice in the neighbourhood is in decline with the rise of online escort services.[1] During the day, Heera Mandi is much like any other Pakistani bazaars and is known for its good food, wide range of Khussa (traditional Mughal footwear) and shops for musical instruments. At night, the brothels above the shops open. The place is also considered as a symbol for the city of Lahore and sometimes the words 'Heera Mandi' themselves are considered to be offensive in formal talks.[3] Civic administrationThe neighbourhood forms part of Taxali Gate's Union Council 30. See also{{div col|colwidth=12em}}
References1. ^1 2 3 {{cite news|title=How Facebook is killing Lahore's Heera Mandi|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1279428|accessdate=7 October 2017|agency=AFP|publisher=Dawn}} 2. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/20/books/20grim.html|title=In Shadows of a City of Pleasure, Courtesans Grow Old|date=July 20, 2005|publisher=The New York Times newspaper|accessdate=18 February 2017 | first=William | last=Grimes}} 3. ^1 2 3 4 5 Zohaib Saleem Butt, "Heera Mandi: Scarlet secrets of Lahore", The Express Tribune newspaper, Published 20 August 2010, Retrieved 18 February 2017 Further reading
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