Question

Who were the Sayyids?

• A. They dispensed justice to people
• B. They were religious leaders with scholarly knowledge of Persian and religious literature.
• C. They were descendents of Bibi Fatima.
• D. They were rich, pleasure loving and corrupt people.

Answer 1

The correct option is C They were descendents of Bibi Fatima.

The Sayyids considered themselves to be the descendents of Bibi Fatima. Bibi Fatima was the daughter of Prophet Mohammed. They also commanded great respect.