Chiltah was a Mughal period outer garment. It resembled a quilted coat. Chiltah was a royal garment. Jahangir, the fourth Mughal Emperor, wore a nadiri garment with a chiltah.[1][2]

Etymology

Chiltah is a corrupted word of ''Chihalta'' that was a multilayer coat worn by soldiers.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mohamed Nasr. A Study Of Mughal Emperial Costumes And Designs During 16th And 17th Century. pp. 17, 21.
  2. ↑ Verma, Som Prakash (1978). Art and Material Culture in the Paintings of Akbar's Court. Vikas. p. 48. ISBN 978-0-7069-0595-3.
  3. ↑ Robinson, H. Russell (2013-05-22). Oriental Armour. Courier Corporation. p. 221. ISBN 978-0-486-41818-6.


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