WRONG!
That is NOT the Mughal (or Moghul) way of dressing.
That is the costume of Hindus of Northern and Northwestern India.
What you are doing right now is cultural appropriation.
Here is an illustration of original Mughal costume for women (illustration from Baburnama)
That is NOT the Mughal (or Moghul) way of dressing.
That is the costume of Hindus of Northern and Northwestern India.
What you are doing right now is cultural appropriation.
Here is an illustration of original Mughal costume for women (illustration from Baburnama)
Here is a painting of Mughal emperor Babur (left) seeking advice from his grandmother Daulat Aisan Begum (right).
Observe the costume of Babur's grandmother. This was the original Mughal costume.
It is a MYTH that Hindu costume of North/North Western India owes to Mughals.
Observe the costume of Babur's grandmother. This was the original Mughal costume.
It is a MYTH that Hindu costume of North/North Western India owes to Mughals.
To this day, such costume and headgear is found among the Turks of Central Asia.
Mughal Costume resembles that of Central Asian Turks rather than that of Indians
Mughal Costume resembles that of Central Asian Turks rather than that of Indians
The North Indian & Northwest Indian female dress owes its origin to the styles already prevalent in North West India rather than the Mughals.
Here is an image of Goddess Varahi from Kashmir of 7th century before their religion came to India. Notice the style of her dress.
Here is an image of Goddess Varahi from Kashmir of 7th century before their religion came to India. Notice the style of her dress.
