Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c7.s2.t1.74

c7.s2.t1.74

Special classes of people had their own distinctive dresses. There was no special uniform for a soldier, whose arms alone distinguished him from other people.² The royal slaves were conspicuous for the use of a waist-band, a handkerchief in their pocket, red shoes and the ordinary *kulah*. The government officials usually wore signet rings of silver or gold on their fingers.³