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UPPSC 2014 GS-I Medieval History
Question

Who were called 'Dastar-Bandan' ?

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Option D: Ulema

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Ulema”.
During the sultanate period high positioned or designated religious and judicial authorities - "Ulema" were collectively called "Dastar - Bandhan".

Ulema is a body of Muslim scholars who are recognized as having specialist knowledge of Islamic sacred law and theology.

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