Question

Who were called 'Dastar-Bandan' ?

  1. Sufi saints
  2. Khan
  3. Malik
  4. Ulema

Answer:

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.