Calling the Sayyid brothers 'kingmakers' refers to their power to:
ACollect provincial taxes
BGovern their own provinces
CNegotiate foreign treaties
DInstall or remove emperors
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Install or remove emperors
Their influence enabled them to place rulers on the throne and depose those who opposed them.
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