Multiple choice

The Sayyid Brothers came into prominence and emerged powerful during the reign of

  1. Jahandar Shah

  2. Muhammad Shah

  3. Farrukh Siyar

  4. Bahadur Shah
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Explanation

Abdullah Khan and Hussain Ali Khan, known as the Sayyid Brothers, became kingmakers during Farrukh Siyar's reign (1713-1719). They helped him ascend the throne after murdering Jahandar Shah, then dominated his administration through their positions as wazir and mir bakshi respectively. Their control over imperial succession and administration marked a low point in Mughal central authority.

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