Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c7.s5.14

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c7.s5.14

¹ Compare D.R., 133-4, for the estimate of Amir Khusrau. The poet is somewhat conscious of the brown complexion, but dismisses his fears by consoling himself with the idea that brown is also the colour of wheat, which, according to the Muslim legend, tempted Adam and was thus indirectly instrumental for the creation of the world.

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