In Indian History who of the following were known as Kulah-Daran?

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In Indian History who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?
Question 58: With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “Kulah-Daran”?

(a) Arab merchants

(b) Qalandars

(c) Persian calligraphists

(d) Sayyids

भारतीय इतिहास के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन “कुलाह-दारन” कहलाते थे?

(a) अरब व्यापारी

(b) कलंदर

(c) फ़ारसी खुशनवीस

(d) सय्यद

Answer: (d) Sayyids

Topic: History of India › Medieval Indian History › Social, Religious and Economic Conditions

Explanation:
The term “Kulah-Daran” refers to the Sayyids, a group of people who wore a pointed cap (kulah) during the Delhi Sultanate period of the Indian Medieval History. The term translates to “cap-wearers”. The Sayyids were part of the theological class and were said to be descendants of the Prophet through his daughter Fatima. They were highly respected in Muslim society.

Source(s):
“History of Medieval India” by V.D. Mahajan; Chapter “Social, Religious and Economic Conditions in Early Medieval India”
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