When did women have to start wearing burqas?

The practice of wearing burqas varies widely across cultures and regions, and there isn't a specific date for when women were required to wear them. In Afghanistan, the burqa became more prominently worn during the Taliban's rule in the late 1990s, which enforced strict dress codes for women. However, the burqa has historical roots, with different forms of veiling existing in various Islamic cultures for centuries. Its adoption and enforcement have been influenced by social, political, and religious factors over time.