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Muhammad Shah. Mirza Nasir-ud-Din Muḥammad Shah (born Roshan Akhtar; [1] 7 August 1702 – 26 April 1748) [1] was the thirteenth Mughal emperor from 1719 to 1748. [4] He was son of Khujista Akhtar, the fourth son of Bahadur Shah I. After being chosen by the Sayyid Brothers of Barha, he ascended the throne at the young age of 16, under their ...
Muḥammad Shah (born August 7, 1702, Ghaznā [now Ghaznī], Afghanistan—died April 6, 1748, Delhi [India]) was an ineffective, pleasure-seeking Mughal emperor of India from 1719 to 1748. Roshan Akhtar was the grandson of the emperor Bahādur Shah I (ruled 1707–12) and the son of Jahān Shah, Bahādur Shah’s youngest son.
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May 28, 2024 · Muhammad Shah Introduction. Read all about Muhammad Shah in this article. Nasir-ud-Din The twelveth Mughal Emperor, also known as Muammad Shah, ruled from 1719 to 1748. He was the fourth son of Bahadur Shah I, Khujista Akhtar. With the help of the Sayyid brothers, Muhammad conquered the kingdom at the age of 17.
- Muhammad Shah was a significant supporter of artistic, cultural, and governmental advancements. He wrote under the pen name Sada Rangila (Ever Joyo...
- Muhammad Shah established the tradition of spending time reading or writing poetry, which later came to represent Indian Muslims.
- The second sultan of the Indian country known as the Bahmani Sultanate, Mohammed Shah I ruled from 1358 until 1375. Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah, his fat...
- He gave his son Akbar the reins of the united empire. In the Second Battle of Panipat, he and Bairam Khan defeated Hemu. They also achieved renown...
- Humayun defeated Islam Shah in 1555 and ended the Suri dynasty.
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Learn about the life and reign of Muhammad Shah Rangeela, the Mughal Emperor who ruled from 1719 to 1748. Find out how he faced the challenges of Syed brothers, Nizam, Marathas, Nadir Shah and Ahmed Shah Abdali.
Modern Indian History - Muhammad Shah. Muhammad Shah's long reign of nearly 30 years (1719-1748) was the last chance of saving the Empire. But Muhammad Shah was not the man of the moment. He was weak-minded and frivolous and over-fond of a life of ease and luxury. Muhammad Shah neglected the affairs of state.
Learn about Muhammad Shah, the longest surviving Mughal ruler in the eighteenth century, who patronized art, culture, and pleasure in Delhi. See his portraits, court scenes, and Holi celebrations by master painters such as Nidha Mal and Bhupal Singh.
Muhammad Shah was the third ruler of the Delhi Sultanate under the Sayyid dynasty. He ascended to the throne after his uncle Mubarak Shah died in 1434. He proved to be a weak ruler of Delhi because of his indulgence in sensual pleasure and inefficient administration. Muhammad Shah's tomb is a famous landmark in New Delhi's Lodi Gardens.
