Origin of Daccai Muslin

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'Daccai Muslin' was a world-famous cotton textile that originated in which region?

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'Daccai Muslin' was a world-famous cotton textile that originated in which region?

  1. Madras Presidency
  2. Bengal, particularly around Dhaka — Correct Answer
  3. Bombay Presidency
  4. Punjab Province
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Muslin is a type of cotton textile which had its origin in Bengal, particularly in places around Dhaka (Dacca), now the capital of Bangladesh.

Key Points:
  • 'Daccai Muslin' gained worldwide fame as an exquisite cotton textile.
  • The finest variety was called malmal.
  • Foreign travellers referred to it as malmal shahi or malmal khas (fit for royalty).

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