When was Muhammad Farrukhsiyar born and where?
Muhammad Farrukhsiyar was born on the 20th of August 1683 in Aurangabad on the Deccan Plateau to a Kashmiri mother named Sahiba Niswan.
Questions about Farrukhsiyar
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Farrukhsiyar become emperor after defeating Jahandar Shah?
Farrukhsiyar defeated Jahandar Shah with aid from the Sayyid brothers and proclaimed himself emperor on the 11th of January 1713 following an artillery fight at Samugarh east of Agra. He captured Delhi's Red Fort and citadel on the 12th of February 1713 while Jahandar Shah fled and was subsequently executed.
Why did the Sayyid Brothers control the Mughal Empire under Farrukhsiyar?
The Sayyid Brothers maintained control of the strongest part of the army making them de facto rulers despite Farrukhsiyar holding nominal authority. Abdullah Khan demanded the post of wazir and Hussain Ali Khan became Mir Bakhshi or Commander-in-Chief to enforce their power over the empire.
What farman did Farrukhsiyar issue to the British East India Company in 1717?
In 1717 Farrukhsiyar issued a farman granting the British East India Company right to reside and trade in the Mughal Empire for a yearly payment of 3,000 rupees. The agreement allowed duty-free trade in Bengal province through dastak passes which officials misused for personal gain.
When and how was Muhammad Farrukhsiyar killed by the Sayyid Brothers?
Farrukhsiyar was captured blinded and killed in prison on the 9th of April 1719 after Husain Ali Khan marched north with cavalry infantry armed with matchlocks and artillery. The emperor refused giving up palace fortress control leading to an angry confrontation where Abdullah Khan removed his guards and seized the palace.