Bahadur Shah Zafar II: The Last Mughal Emperor
Early Life and Reign
Born Mirza Abu Zafar Siraj-ud-din Muhammad on October 24, 1775, Bahadur Shah II (1837-1857) was the last Mughal emperor of India.
He was the son of Akbar Shah II, whom he succeeded after his death in 1837.
Indian Rebellion of 1857
Bahadur Shah II played a significant role in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
He became the nominal leader of the revolt, which was an uprising against British rule in India.
After the rebellion failed, he was captured by the British and exiled to Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar), where he died in 1862.
Legacy and Cultural Significance
Bahadur Shah II is remembered as a symbol of the end of the Mughal Empire.
He was also a renowned poet and calligrapher, and his writings are still revered by scholars and historians.
His reign marked a period of cultural decline for the Mughal Empire, which had once been one of the most powerful and influential in the world.
Quote:
"The time has come when we must make a final stand for our freedom and our faith." - Bahadur Shah II
Key Facts:
- Born: October 24, 1775, Delhi, India
- Died: November 7, 1862, Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar)
- Reigned: 1837-1857
- Last Mughal emperor of India
- Nominal leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857
- Exiled to Rangoon after the rebellion
- Died in exile in 1862
Sources:
- Bahadur Shah II | Britannica
- Bahadur Shah Zafar: Last Mughal Emperor of India | Indian History Facts
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