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UPSC Prelims 2022 Paper-1 📅 05 Jun, 2022

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

A
(a) Arab merchants
B
(b) Qalandars
C
(c) Persian calligraphists
D
(d) Sayyids
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UPSC Prelims
2022 • 05 Jun, 2022 • Paper-1
With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as "Kulah-Daran"?
Correct Answer
(d) Sayyids
Cultural Attire: During the culturally rich era of the Delhi Sultanate, specific theological, noble, and ruling classes adopted very distinct forms of dress to ......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2022
Ref. Subject History
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Medieval History
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Cultural Attire ▼
During the culturally rich era of the Delhi Sultanate, specific theological, noble, and ruling classes adopted very distinct forms of dress to visually denote their elite status, scholarly nature, and noble lineage.
Terminology ▼
The Persian term "Kulah" literally translates to a pointed cap or specific headgear. The Sayyids, who claimed highly revered direct descent from the Prophet Muhammad, deliberately distinguished themselves from the general populace by exclusively wearing this specific type of cap.
Conclusion ▼
Because of this unique and identifying headwear, the Sayyids were widely addressed and historically documented as "Kulah-Daran" (wearers of the pointed cap).
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