A Farewell Tribute to Rajat's jalal...combined with visions of Akbar!

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a powerful performer...

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fateh ki bhookh...

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jalal ka jalwa will never fade...

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some interesting facts of naming the jama as jama that akabr used to wear...

'The jama, as mentioned before was brought to India by the Persians in the beginning of the 16^th century as an outer garment that was worn for formal occasions. However, since most of India was invaded by the Mughals, the jama as a clothing style was not accepted by many from the indigenous Indian communities. For this very reason, Akbar, the greatest Mughal ruler, renamed several Mughal' garments and gave them names in Hindi. The jama was renamed sarbgati' meaning covering the entire body'. Akbar was committed to the effort of distinguishing any antagonistic feelings between the two communities and felt that removing nomenclature with strong racial associations would be a step in the right direction. By the end of the 16^th century, the jama was being made of light, translucent and delicate fabrics so as to also feature the pyjama worn with them, making this the ideal ensemble for summer. However, this went out of fashion by 1610 because it was deemed unworthy for people of high birth. Only performers and entertainers preferred to wear jamas made of diaphanous fabric.'