With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?
Options
Arab merchants
Qalandars
Persian calligraphists
Sayyids
Correct Answer
Sayyids
Explanation
The term “Kulah-Daran” literally means “wearers of the cap” and was used for Sayyids — those claiming descent from Prophet Muhammad. It symbolized their distinct social and religious identity in medieval India.