08/09/2026
During the Mughal era (1526–1857 CE), the weaving and textile industries in India entered a new golden age. Under the reign of Akbar the Great, certain artisans were sent to Iran to master weaving techniques; upon their return, they established the production of various fabrics across Indian cities—such as Kota Doria (cotton and silk) in Kota, Pashmina (wool) in Jammu (Kashmir), Kanchi silk in Kanchipuram, and cotton fabrics in Dhaka (Bengal).
