QUESTION

Hard

Medieval History

Prelims 2022

With reference to Indian history, who of the following were known as “KulahDaran”?

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Explanation

The Sayyids were claimed to descend from the Prophet through his daughter Fatima. They commanded special respect in Muslim society. Even Timur protected the life of Sayyids during his invasion of India, although his policy was one of general slaughter.

The Sayyids put on a pointed cap (kulah) and they were known as KulahDaran during the Delhi Sultanate.

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