Multiple choice

What was the name given to the Parsi style of wearing saris in the late 1870s?

  1. Tagore sari

  2. Brahman sari

  3. Brahmika sari

  4. Parisian sari

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Brahmika sari' was the Parsi style of wearing saris that emerged in the late 1870s, blending Indian tradition with Victorian modesty norms. Jnanadanandini Tagore popularized this style, which influenced Bengal's aristocratic women. It represented cultural adaptation during the colonial period, distinct from Parisian or Brahman styles.