Bahadur Shah Zafar
Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor of India, ruling from 1837 until his exile in 1857 following the Indian Rebellion. He was a patron of the arts and poetry during a time of great cultural flourishing in India. Zafar himself was an accomplished poet, known for his Urdu ghazals. His reign symbolized the decline of the Mughal Empire, and he is often remembered for his attempts to unite various factions during the rebellion against British rule.
Born on Oct 24, 1775 (250 years old)
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Bahadur Shah Zafar was declared the leader by Indian rebels during the revolt of 1857.
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Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor and a patron of Ghalib.
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