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• Bahadur Shah Zafar is the last Mughal emperor of India (reigned 1837–57).
• He was a poet, musician, and calligrapher, more an aesthete than a political leader.
• He was born October 24, 1775, in Delhi, India.
• He died November 7, 1862, in Rangoon [now Yangon], Myanmar.

Additional information:

• The first Mughal emperor was Babur, who founded the empire in 1526.

Last verified on 01-06-2026

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• The Mansabdari system was introduced by Emperor Akbar as an administrative and military system.
• Branding of horses (Dagh) was an important feature to prevent fraud and maintain military standards.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

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The correct matching is:

• Babar → Zahiruddin
• Jahangir → Salim
• Shah Jahan → Khurram
• Sher Shah → Farid Khan

Last verified on 08-09-2026

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• Built by: Aurangzeb
• Construction completed: 1673
• Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
• Architect: Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur
• Rank in Pakistan: 3rd largest mosque

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• Shah Alam II was the Mughal emperor associated with the defeat at the Battle of Buxar (1764) through allied forces.
• The battle was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Shah Alam II.
• It resulted in a decisive British victory.
• This defeat gave the British control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa revenue rights.

Last verified on 15-06-2026