‘Sherwani’ and the Nizam connection

Hyderabad | Wednesday | 23rd May, 2018

Summary:

Visitors to the Nizam’s Museum in Purani Haveli area of Hyderabad are stunned to see the walk-in wardrobe that appears endless. more-inIt is a known fact that the Sixth Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan had a taste for the good things in life. Soldiers of the Pakistani Army are allowed to wear it for various events. Former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru even used the sherwani as a style statement during his visits to various foreign countries and events in India. But new research has spotlighted his role in the evolution of the sherwani which is now the dress of choice during weddings and is preferred by the political class during ceremonial occasions..