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Its difficult to know, of course, whether this was the same as modern Holi and the first unequivical mention of Holi only comes from the 7th century Sanskrit drama ‘Ratnavali.’ Meanwhile, images of the Holika story precede images of the actual festival by a good five hundred years. The Mughal rulers also celebrated this festival enthusiastically in their era. Holi was celebrated as Id-i-Gulabi during the reigns of Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan. In Mughal India, it was also known as Aab-iPashi (shower colourful flowers). According to former regional director of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Padma Shri recipient KK Muhammed, Holi was celebrated like Eid at Agra Fort and Red Fort in Delhi during the Mughal era. "It was called Eid- e- Gulabi (Pink Eid) or Aab-e-Pashi (shower of colourful flowers)," he said. The Mughal rulers gave state recognition to the Holi festival. In those times, Holi celebrations stretched over many days in the Mughal court. Amir Umrao also used to participate in Holi with the general public of the state. In the 13th century, Amir Khusrau (1253–1325) is said to have written many verses in celebration of Holi. The Mughal Emperor Akbar encouraged syncretism and tolerance. During his reign, all While there are references to Holi in most of the Mughal reign, they are very prominent in the times of Emperor Akbar, Jahangir and Bahadur Shah Zafar, who celebrated the festival in their palaces with much fervor as Eid-e-Gulab-Pashi, where colours were created with tesu and rose flowers. In Tuzuk-e-Jahangiri, Emperor Jahangir recounts his active participation in Holi celebrations and the organisation of gatherings known as ‘Mehfil-e-Holi’. Numerous paintings depict Jahangir playing Holi with his wife Noor Jahan, created by artists like Govardhan and Rasik. Holi has been an integral part of Islam for centuries. Holi was celebrated as Id-e-Gulabi during the reign of Mughal emperors like Shahjahan and Akbar. In Mughal India, it was also called “Aab-e-Pashi” (shower of colourful flowers). The Mughal Indian emperor Jahangir celebrating Holi with ladies of the zenana. The festival has traditionally been also observed by non-Hindus, such as by Sikhs, Jains [2] and Newars . [3] In Mughal India, Holi was celebrated with such exuberance that people of all castes could throw colour on the Emperor. [52] Holi, the festival of colours, will take place on March 14, this one of India’s most vibrant and joyous celebrations, marking the arrival of spring, renewal, and the triumph of good over evil. Holi was celebrated like Eid in the Mughal era. It was called Eid- e- Gulabi (Pink Eid) or Aab-e-Pashi (shower of colorful flowers). Everyone joined in the fervor and splendor of celebrations that would take place on a massive scale in the Red Fort. Mughal Emperor Jalaluddin Akbar encouraged the ideals of plurality, inclusiveness and tolerance. Aurangzeb, the last emperor of the Great mughals prohibited the festivals of Deepavali, Dasara, Holi and Muharram. He was not at all tolerant towards other religions like the earlier mughal rulers. Holi was celebrated like Eid in the Mughal era. It was called Eid- e- Gulabi (Pink Eid) or Aab-e-Pashi (shower of colorful flowers). Everyone joined in the fervor and splendor of celebrations that would take place on a massive scale in the Red Fort. Mughal Emperor Jalaluddin Akbar encouraged the ideals of plurality, inclusiveness and tolerance. Holi was celebrated like Eid in the Mughal era. It was called Eid- e- Gulabi (Pink Eid) or Aab-e-Pashi (shower of colorful flowers). Everyone joined in the fervor and splendor of celebrations that would take place on a massive scale in the Red Fort. Mughal Emperor Jalaluddin Akbar encouraged the ideals of plurality, inclusiveness and tolerance. asDespite common belief, Holi was not only celebrated by Hindus but also by Muslims. During the Mughal era, Holi was observed as Eid-a-gulabi (Pink Holi) or Aab-e-Pashi (shower of colorful flowers Holi was celebrated like Eid in the Mughal era. It was called Eid- e- Gulabi (Pink Eid) or Aab-e-Pashi (shower of colorful flowers). Everyone joined in the fervor and splendor of celebrations that would take place on a massive scale in the Red Fort. Mughal Emperor Jalaluddin Akbar encouraged the ideals of plurality, inclusiveness and tolerance. Lol, my sister studied in VKV and she played holi and my brother too and my classmates and the entire school played holi and still plays. Today itself I’ve seen them posting holi pictures. I am a christian and I don’t give a flying fuck if holi, diwali or durga puja is a part of my religion or not, I enjoy them ( obviously only the secular Which of the following functions were performed by Sultan Muhammad Begara? (1) He suppressed rebel rulers of Gujarat (2) He helped Bahmani Kingdom against Malwa. Holi in Mughal Period: होली के मौके पर आखिरी मुगल बादशाह बहादुर शाह जफर जश्न का विशेष इंतजाम किया करते थे। I love how the picture shows a Mughal emperor playing holi with his multiple wives and consorts, but no playing holi with other men or Muslim women playing holi with Hindu men. Seems pretty one sided ngl. But again, those were their victorious times so can't say anything
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