Why did the Sayyids maintain a distinct dress code like the Kulah?

As descendants of the Prophet's family, they used distinct markers to emphasize their religious authority and social prestige within the nobility.

Who were Kulah-Daran? | UPSC Medieval History (2022 PYQ)

ID: HIS_MED_2022_03 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

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

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Correct Option: D

The Sayyids were known as 'Kulah-Daran' because they wore a distinctive pointed cap (Kulah). They occupied a high status in the Delhi Sultanate due to their claimed lineage.