Which one of the following statements about the Sayyid brothers during the period of Later Mughals is not true?
[amp_mcq option1=”They brought Jahandar Shah to power.” option2=”They wielded administrative power.” option3=”They followed a tolerant religious policy.” option4=”They reached an agreement with King Shahu.” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2017
The Sayyid brothers, Abdullah Khan (Wazir) and Hussain Ali Khan (Mir Bakhshi), were known as ‘Kingmakers’ for their ability to place and depose Mughal emperors. They wielded considerable administrative power and followed a generally tolerant religious policy, including the abolition of Jaziya.