(a) Arab merchants                                                              

(b) Qalandars

(c) Persian calligraphists                                                      

(d) Sayyids

Answers: d

Explanation:

The Sayyids [1414-1451]

Khizr Khan(1414-1421) was founder of sayyad dynasty.

●         The Sayyids claimed descent from the Prophet through his daughter Fatima.

●        They commanded special requests in Muslim Society. Even Timur protected the lives of Sayyids during his invasion of India, although his policy was one of general slaughter.

●        The Sayyids put on an a pointed cap [Kulah], and they are called Kulah-Daran

Hence, option d is correct.

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