Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c5.s2.t1.84

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c5.s2.t1.84

3. *Symbols of Royalty.*
(a) *Crown and Throne.*—The crown of the Sultans of Delhi differed from that of the Persians and the Ghaznawids in as much as it was meant to be worn as head-gear, and was not a mere decoration. It was studded with jewels, was round in shape but loose and bulging out above the forehead.⁶ Prince Humayun made certain improvements in the form and design of the crown; he made models of his improved patterns and presented them to his father, the Mughal Emperor Babur.¹ No details are, however, given.

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