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Q. The influece of Sayyid Brothers was ended during the reign of:
Q. The influece of Sayyid Brothers was ended during the reign of:
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The correct option is A Muhammad Shah
Explanation:
Sayyid brothers refer to Syed Abdullah Khan and Syed Hassan Ali Khan Barha, who were powerful in the Mughal Empire during the early 18th century. The Sayyid Brothers became highly influential in the Mughal Court after Aurangzeb's death and became kingmakers during the anarchy following the death of emperor Aurangzeb in 1707. They created and dethroned Mughal Emperors at their will during the 1710s. Muhammad Shah was made emperor at the age of 18 by the Sayyid brothers. He with the help of few trusted nobles like Chin Qulich Khan & Sadat Khan killed the Sayyid Brothers. Hussain (younger) was killed & Abdulla Khan (elder) was defeated near Agra.
Explanation:
Sayyid brothers refer to Syed Abdullah Khan and Syed Hassan Ali Khan Barha, who were powerful in the Mughal Empire during the early 18th century. The Sayyid Brothers became highly influential in the Mughal Court after Aurangzeb's death and became kingmakers during the anarchy following the death of emperor Aurangzeb in 1707. They created and dethroned Mughal Emperors at their will during the 1710s. Muhammad Shah was made emperor at the age of 18 by the Sayyid brothers. He with the help of few trusted nobles like Chin Qulich Khan & Sadat Khan killed the Sayyid Brothers. Hussain (younger) was killed & Abdulla Khan (elder) was defeated near Agra.
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