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Answer the following question briefly:
Explain how new customs and practices changed the traditional lifestyle of the Indians.
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Solution
New customs and practices changed the traditional lifestyle of the Indians. Hindus and Muslims wore pajama-kurtas, kaftans, and salwar-kameez and continue doing so to this day. New types of foods such as biryani, bread, and wine became a part of Indian cuisine.
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