The Navab's Begum: Better than a Tawaif Author: Nawabzada Taj-ood-Deen Khan Lakhnavi "Chota Lund Gora Londa" Item: Joke A fair Oudhi Navab and his Kala Shudra Goonda (black goon) went to a mehfil (party) at a tawaif's (courtezan's) mahal (house). As night fell, the Navab went and enjoyed the tawaif in her bedroom. When he came out he said, "Sala, my Begum is better than her !" The Shudra Goonda then went into the bedroom and enjoyed the tawaif. When he came out, he said, "Yes, Navab Sahib! You are right - your Begum is better!"