Origin of Daccai Muslin
'Daccai Muslin' was a world-famous cotton textile that originated in which region?
- Madras Presidency
- Bengal, particularly around Dhaka — Correct Answer
- Bombay Presidency
- 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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