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

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A.Arab merchants
B.Qalandars
C.Persian calligraphists
D.SayyidsCorrect
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: Sayyids

In the Delhi Sultanate and medieval Indian history, the term "Kulah-Daran" literally translated to "cap-wearers" and was used to refer to the Sayyids, who wore a distinctive pointed conical cap (kulah) wrapped around with a turban.

हिंदी में प्रश्न एवं आदर्श उत्तर

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

A.अरब व्यापारी
B.कलंदर
C.फारसी खुशनवीस
D.सैयदसही

सही उत्तर: सैयद

दिल्ली सल्तनत और मध्यकालीन भारतीय इतिहास में, "कुलाह-दारन" शब्द का शाब्दिक अर्थ "टोपी पहनने वाले" था और इसका उपयोग सैयद वंश के लोगों के लिए किया जाता था जो एक विशिष्ट नुकीली टोपी पहनते थे।

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