Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, was adopted by the Mughals from the Parsi community. Documented in Akbar Nama and Tuzk-e-Jahangiri, Akbar celebrated it to align with the solar calendar, featuring feasts, gifts, and public ceremonies. He promoted religious tolerance through the festival, reflecting Persian cultural influences and legitimizing Mughal rule.
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