Q. Which one of the following pairs was popularly known as Sayyid Brothers the king makers?
(a) Rafi-ud-Darjat and Rafi-ud-Daulah
(b) Jahandar Shah and Ahmad Shah
(c) Hussain Ali and Abdullah Hussain
(d) Zulfikar Khan and Sakarich Khan
Ans: (c) Hussain Ali and Abdullah Hussain
Explanation: The pair that was popularly known as the Sayyid Brothers, the kingmakers, was (c) Hussain Ali and Abdullah Hussain.
The Sayyid Brothers, Hussain Ali and Abdullah Hussain, were influential Persian nobles during the reign of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah (r. 1719-1748). They gained significant power and influence and effectively controlled the Mughal administration during this period. They played a crucial role in the political affairs of the empire and were instrumental in the appointments and removals of several Mughal emperors and officials. The Sayyid Brothers’ rise to power marked a period of strong Persian influence within the Mughal court.
