UPSC Prelims 2022 Question:

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

Explanation

• The Sayyids, who belonged to the theological class during the Delhi Sultanate era, were called as Kulah-Daran (cap-wearers). It was the distinctive pointed cap which gave them unique identity among the larger section of theologians who were generally referred to as Dastar-bandan (turban-wearers) which was their official head-dress.
  
  

Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.

Subject: History|Delhi Sultanate