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Mirza Muhammad Mu'azzam (14 October 1643 – 27 February 1712), commonly known as Bahadur Shah I and Shah Alam I, was the eighth Mughal Emperor from 1707 to 1712. He was the second son of the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who he conspired to overthrow in his youth.
Bahādur Shah I was the Mughal emperor of India from 1707–12. As Prince Muʿaẓẓam, the second son of the emperor Aurangzeb, he was the prospective heir after his elder brother defected to join their father’s brother and rival, Shah Shujāʿ.
Jun 4, 2024 · The eighth Mughal emperor of India, Bahadur Shah I, often referred to as Muhammad Mu’azzam and Shah Alam, ruled from 1707 until 1712. While still a child, he devised a plan to overthrow his father, the sixth Mughal emperor, and ascend to the throne.
Bahadur Shah I was India's eighth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1707 to 1712. He was also famous by names Muhammad Mu'azzam and Shah Alam. He plotted to depose his father, the sixth Mughal emperor, and take to the throne while he was young.
BAHADUR SHAH I (1643–1712), Mughal emperor (1707–1712). The eldest son of the Great Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Bahadur Shah's original name was Muʿazzam. He was sixty-three years old when he succeeded his father in 1707, ruling for less than five years.
Discover the remarkable reign of Bahadur Shah I, the ninth Mughal Emperor, and his enduring legacy in Indian history. Explore his contributions to art, architecture, and the economy, as well as his triumphs and challenges as a leader.
Bahadur Shah-I (1707-12) After the death of Aurangzeb (1707), there was a succession war between his three sons. Prince Muazzam emerged as the winner of this succession war by defeating his brothers. Muazzam assumed the title of Bahadur Shah I and became the Mughal emperor at the age of 63.
