Achkan
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An achkan (Template:Langx, Template:Langx), also known as baghal bandi, is a knee length jacket worn by men in the Indian subcontinent. It is a similar garment to the angarkha.
History
The achkan evolved from the Script error: No such module "lang"., a dress which was worn by people in higher social classes.[1] According to Shrar, the achkan was invented in Lucknow when India was being ruled by independent rulers (rajas, nawabs and Nizams).[2][3] It was later adopted by high class Hindus from Muslim nobles[4]
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In the Indian subcontinent, the achkan is generally worn for formal occasions in winter, especially by those from Jammu, Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Hyderabad.[5][6] The achkan is generally associated with the Hindus while the sherwani was historically favoured by Muslims.[7] The two garments have significant similarities, though sherwanis typically are more flared at the hips and achkans are lengthier than sherwanis. The achkan later evolved into the Nehru Jacket, which is popular in India.[5]
See also
References
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