The antarīya was a garment worn by people during the Mauryan period. It was :

Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2024 · Topic: Maurya Empire (Mauryan Socio-Economic Conditions (Agriculture, Trade, Urbanization, Society))

1. an unstitched length of cloth draped around the body.
2. a sewn garment consisting of a sleeved tunic.
3. a head covering used exclusively by women.
4. made of strips sewn together tied at the waist with a cord.

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