Why was Mini afraid of cabuliwallah?

Mini was afraid of the cabuliwallah because he looked different and was unfamiliar to her; his rugged appearance and foreign mannerisms made her feel uneasy. Additionally, children often fear what they do not understand, and his role as a street vendor from a distant land heightened her apprehension. However, as their interactions grew, she came to see him as a kind and gentle figure, dispelling her initial fears.