How Akbar's Jama changed the way Mughals dressed
Akbar's shift to light, sheer cotton jama was a calculated PR move, not just a practical choice for the heat. This sartorial compromise bridged Islamic modesty with Indic traditions, allowing his skin to show through and project an image of divine radiance, solidifying his rule.
Akbar's shift to light, sheer cotton jama was a calculated PR move, not just a practical choice for the heat. This sartorial compromise bridged Islamic modesty with Indic traditions, allowing his skin to show through and project an image of divine radiance, solidifying his rule.
