Bahadur Shah II

Mughal Emperor and last ruler

Bahadur Shah II - Mughal Emperor and last ruler
Born

1775
250 years ago

Died

November 7th, 1862
162 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Ruled as the last Mughal emperor from 1837 until 1857. During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, played a symbolic role as a leader of the uprising against British colonial rule. After the suppression of the rebellion, was deposed by the British and exiled to Rangoon, Myanmar. The decline of the Mughal Empire marked significant shifts in the political landscape of India, transitioning the region into British control after centuries of Mughal rule.

Served as the last Mughal emperor

Led the 1857 Indian Rebellion

Exiled to Rangoon after deposition

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