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shirt, and scarf. One or all of these could be made of pashmina and embroidered in gold cloth. In 1586, Kashmir was conquered by Babur's grandson Akbar. In Akbar's time, a pair of Kashmir shawls were an expected part of khil'at ceremonies. Akbar was also known for his love for shahtoosh shawls. After conquering Kashmir, he introduced a requirement that they be woven into lengths long enough for the full body, spawning the jamawar shawl. Until the rule of Shah Jahan

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