The dynasty established by Khizr Khan is known as the 'Sayyid Dynasty'. What was the primary basis for this nomenclature according to contemporary historians like Yahya Sirhindi?

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The term 'Sayyid' refers to the descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatima. Yahya bin Ahmad Sirhindi in 'Tarikh-i-Mubarak Shahi' records that Khizr Khan claimed this noble lineage, hence the dynasty is called the Sayyid Dynasty.

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