1. The Shanars. (also called Nadars) were a community of toddy tappers who migrated to southern Travancore to work under Nair landlords.

    The Shanars. (also called Nadars) were a community of toddy tappers who migrated to
    southern Travancore to work under Nair landlords.

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  2. The wealthy Parsis of Western India were the first Indian community to adopt Western dress i.e., Bagry trousers and the phenta.

    The wealthy Parsis of Western India were the first Indian community to adopt
    Western dress i.e., Bagry trousers and the phenta.

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  3. (i) Skirts became shorter. (ii) Frills were no longer used.

    (i) Skirts became shorter.
    (ii) Frills were no longer used.

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  4. After 1600 trade with India brought cheap, beautiful and easy-to-maintain Indian chintzes within the reach of many Europeans who could now increase the size of their wardrobes

    After 1600 trade with India brought cheap, beautiful and easy-to-maintain Indian
    chintzes within the reach of many Europeans who could now increase the size of their
    wardrobes

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  5. Tight dresses and corsets caused deformities and illness among young girls. Such clothing restricted body growth and hampered blood circulation.

    Tight dresses and corsets caused deformities and illness among young girls. Such clothing restricted body growth and hampered blood circulation.

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