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. Published at : 29 Oct 2025 07:12 PM (IST) Tags : Bahadur Shah Zafar Mughal History Last Mughal Emperor Picture Courtesy – The British Library. One of the only known photographs of Bahadur Shah Zafar II, taken after his trial in 1858 For more than a century the last Mughal emperor was almost ... Introduction: Bahadur Shah Zafar II (1775-7 November 1862) was the last Mughal emperor of India, reigning from 28 September 1837 to 21 September 1857. He ascended to the throne during a tumultuous period marked by British colonial dominance. Zafar was a poet and calligrapher, renowned for his cultural contributions.The Indian Rebellion of 1857 coincided with his reign, and after the British suppressed it, they tried him for his involvement, leading to his exile. Bahadur Shah Zafar spent the ...
