Chiltah Explained

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

• Qaba

Notes and References

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