How Mughal emperors used footwear to flaunt power Posted by The Secret Butterfly | April 10, 2025 | Fashion News, Indian Fashion | 0 | In the Mughal court, footwear wasn’t just about utility, it was a powerful marker of class, privilege, and status. Emperors like Akbar and Jahangir used elaborate shoes to distinguish royalty from nobles, courtiers, and commoners.