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

Options

  1. Arab merchants
  2. Qalandars
  3. Persian calligraphists
  4. 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.


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