Prince of Arcot

::::: FIRST DYNASTY :::::

Sixth Nawab of the Carnatic
Muhammad Saiyid - ( 1742 - 1744 )

The original name of Muhammad Saiyid was Sahid Zada. After the assasination of Safdar Ali Khan in 1742, the assasin Murthuza Ali claimed for himself the Nawabship of the Carnatic, Chanda Sahib who was taken prisoner to Poona by the Marathas and had managed to get released after certain negotiations, also supported the claims of Murthuza Ali.

But the English firmly supported Muhammad Saiyid and proclaimed him as the Nawab of the Carnatic. At the same time, the Nizam came with a strong force and settled the claim in favour of Muhammad Saiyid. As he was a minor at that time, his uncle Muhammad Anwaruddin was made the

Regent during his minority. During this period, Benson, the Governor of Fort St. George obtained the Nawab's fireman in 1743 granting the villages of Perambur, Sadiankuppam, Ernavore, Pudubakkam and Vepery.

Muhammad Saiyid, as unfortunate as his father, was murdered in 1744 at Arcot even while as he was a boy. So with him the first dynasty of the Nawab of the Carnatic came to an end.