Gauhar Jaan
Indian singer and dancer (1873-1930)
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Summary
Gauhar Jaan was born on June 26, 1873[1], in Azamgarh[2]. She died on January 17, 1930[3], in Mysore[4]. She worked as a singer[5] and dancer[6]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,330 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[8]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[9]
- Sex or gender: female[10]
- Commons category: Gauhar Jaan[11]
- Unmarried partner: Amrit Keshav Nayak[12]
- Instrument: voice[13]
- Start of work period: 1887[14]
- End of work period: 1930[15]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[16]
Why It Matters
Gauhar Jaan has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
FAQs
Where was Gauhar Jaan born?
Gauhar Jaan was born in Azamgarh[2].
Where did Gauhar Jaan die?
Gauhar Jaan passed away in Mysore[4].