What is the name of the award given to meritorious men in the Mughal C

What is the name of the award given to meritorious men in the Mughal Court in the form of a robe of honour that was once worn by the Emperor ?

Sarapa

Patka

Padma murassa

Khilat

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The name of the award given to meritorious men in the Mughal Court in the form of a robe of honour that was once worn by the Emperor is Khilat.

Khilat (also spelled Qalat) was a term used in the Mughal court (and other Islamic courts) for a robe of honour or a set of garments bestowed by a superior ruler upon a subordinate or an honored visitor as a mark of favour, recognition, or appointment. The highest form of Khilat was often a garment or set of garments that had been previously worn by the Emperor himself, adding immense prestige to the recipient.

Sarapa literally means ‘head to foot’ and refers to a complete set of Khilat, which might include not just a robe but also a turban, belt, sword, or other items, covering the recipient from head to foot. While a Sarapa is a type of Khilat, Khilat is the general term for the robe of honour award itself. Patka is a type of sash or belt, not the main robe of honour. Padma murassa refers to a jewelled lotus ornament, not a robe.

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