Daily Life

Daily life in the Delhi Sultanate was busy and lively. Most people lived in villages or towns and worked as farmers, traders, craftsmen, or soldiers. Cities like Delhi had markets, mosques, and workshops, where people bought food, cloth, and tools.

People wore loose, comfortable clothing because the weather was often hot. Men wore long shirts and pants or robes, while women wore long dresses and scarves. Rich people wore silk and fine cotton, while poor people wore simple cotton clothes. Bright colors were popular, and some people wore jewelry made from gold or silver.

Food was simple compared to today. People ate rice, flatbread, lentils, vegetables, milk, and yogurt. Meat was eaten sometimes, especially chicken or goat. Food was not very spicy like modern Indian food. Many spices we use today were either rare or not used yet.

There were also no potatoes, tomatoes, or chili peppers. These foods came much later during an event called the Columbian Exchange, when Europeans traveled to the Americas and brought new foods back to Asia, Africa, and Europe. Before that, people had to rely on local crops only.

Life in the Delhi Sultanate was shaped by weather, farming, trade, and tradition, and even simple meals and clothing were an important part of everyday life.