Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c7.s2.t1.81

c7.s2.t1.81

Bengal and Gujarat though not very different from the rest of the country had a few distinguishing features. For instance, the Muslim aristocracy of Bengal wore the usual small turban of white cloth, a long tunic with a collar, pointed leather shoes, a broad and coloured waistband and the usual shirt and drawers. At other times they used a decagonal cap as head-dress.² In Gujarat where Moorish influence prevailed, heavy Moorish turbans and loose drawers, long shoes of leather going up to the knees, and finger-rings were popular. The servants usually carried daggers or other arms behind their master.³