UPSC Prelims 2022·GS1·history·medieval history

With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?

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  1. AArab merchants
  2. BQalandars
  3. CPersian calligraphists
  4. DSayyidsCorrect

Explanation

In Indian history, particularly during the Delhi Sultanate period, the term "Kulah-Daran" literally translates to "cap-wearers." This epithet was specifically used to refer to the Sayyids. The Sayyids were believed to be descendants of Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima and son-in-law Ali. They often wore distinctive conical caps as a mark of their lineage and religious identity, which led to this appellation.
history: With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?

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