Which one of the following statements about the Sayyid brothers during the period of Later Mughals is not true?

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Q: 38 (CDS-II/2017)

Which one of the following statements about the Sayyid brothers during the period of Later Mughals is not true?

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History

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CDS-II

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{'sayyid brothers': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'later mughals': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'jahandar shah': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'tolerant religious policy': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

During the period of the Later Mughals, the Sayyid brothers played a significant role in the administration and politics of the empire. They were brothers named Abdullah Khan and Hussain Ali Khan, and they held a lot of power and influence during this time.

Option 1 states that they brought Jahandar Shah to power, which is not true. Jahandar Shah was actually brought to power by his nephew, Farrukhsiyar. So, option 1 is false.

Option 2 states that they wielded administrative power, which is true. The Sayyid brothers held important positions in the administration and were influential decision-makers during this period.

Option 3 states that they followed a tolerant religious policy, which is also true. The Sayyid brothers were known for their religious tolerance and they promoted a policy of inclusivity and acceptance of different faiths.

Option 4 states that they reached an agreement with King Shahu. While it is unclear which King Shahu is being referred to in this context, there is no historical evidence to suggest that the Sayyid brothers reached any significant agreement with a King Shahu during the Later Mughal period.

In conclusion, option 1 is the not true statement, as the Sayyid brothers

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