Which pair became powerful kingmakers at the later-Mughal court?
ASaadat Khan and Murshid Quli Khan
BBalaji Vishwanath and Baji Rao I
CAbdullah Khan and Husain Ali Khan
DNadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Abdullah Khan and Husain Ali Khan
The Sayyid brothers Abdullah Khan and Husain Ali Khan controlled important imperial appointments and accessions.
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