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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.
Learn about the life and legacy of Bahadur Shah Zafar, who ruled as the last Mughal emperor in 1837-1857. Discover how he became involved in the First War of Independence, was captured by the British, and wrote poems in prison.
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.
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Rekhta.org presents the writings of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor of India. Explore his ghazals, sher-o-shayari, books, images, videos and audio recordings.
Nov 8, 2017 · The revolt united thousands of Hindu and Muslim troops who chose then-Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar II, as their nominal head. British generals deployed Sikh soldiers from Punjab and...
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Read and listen to 52 ghazals of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor and a renowned poet of Urdu. Explore his themes of love, loss, faith and rebellion in his verses.
Abu Zafar Sirajuddin Muhammad Bahadur Shah Zafar also known as Bahadur Shah or Bahadur Shah II (October 24, 1775 – November 7, 1862) was the last of the Moghul emperors in India, as well as the last ruler of the Timurid Dynasty. He was the son of Akbar Shah II by his Hindu wife Lalbai.
