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Bahadur Shah II (born Mirza Abu Zafar Siraj-ud-din Muhammad (24 October 1775 – 7 November 1862), usually referred to by his poetic title Bahadur Shah Zafar ( Persian pronunciation: [ba.hɑː.ˈduɾ ʃɑːh za.ˈfaɾ]; Zafar lit. 'Victory' ), was the twentieth and last Mughal emperor and a Hindustani poet.
On 27 January 1858, in Red Fort, the trial of Bahadur Shah Zafar began on the charges of rebellion, treason and murder. It lasted for around two months. Zafar was convicted and sentenced to be exiled to a place decided by the Governor General in Council.
Bahadur Shah Zafar, known as Bahadur Shah II, was the final and twentieth ruler of the Mughal dynasty in India. Unlike his illustrious ancestors, he was a rather cold and indecisive ruler with the least interest in governance.
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The revolt united thousands of Hindu and Muslim troops who chose then-Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar II, as their nominal head.
Bahadur Shah Zafar, also known as Bahadur Shah II, was the last Mughal emperor of India who reigned from 1837 to 1857 for a period of 20 years. As the second son of Akbar Shah II and Lal Bai, he was not his father’s original choice to ascend the throne.
Bahādur Shāh Ẓafar. Born: October 24, 1775, Delhi, India. Died: November 7, 1862, Rangoon, Burma [now Yangon, Myanmar] (aged 87) House / Dynasty: Mughal dynasty. Role In: British raj. Indian Mutiny. Siege of Delhi.
