When did Bahadur Shah Zafar become emperor of the Mughal Empire?
Bahadur Shah Zafar became emperor in 1837 after his father Akbar II died. He ruled until 1857 when British forces captured him.
Questions about Bahadur Shah Zafar
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the real power status of Bahadur Shah Zafar during his reign?
Bahadur Shah Zafar sat upon a throne that held no power beyond the walls of Delhi. The East India Company controlled all real authority outside the Red Fort and collected taxes from the city.
How many sons were killed by Major William Hodson near Khooni Darwaza?
Major William Hodson shot two sons named Mirza Mughal and Mirza Khizr Sultan under his own authority near the Khooni Darwaza. These executions occurred on the 20th of September 1857 while Bahadur Shah Zafar sought refuge at Humayun's Tomb.
Where is the tomb of Bahadur Shah Zafar located today?
Bahadur Shah Zafar died on Friday, the 7th of November 1862 and was buried near the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon. The shrine known as Bahadur Shah Zafar Dargah was built after restoration of his tomb on the 16th of February 1991.
Who betrayed Bahadur Shah Zafar during his trial for rebellion?
Hakim Ahsanullah Khan betrayed Bahadur Shah Zafar by providing evidence against him during the proceedings. The trial lasted twenty-one days with nineteen hearings and over one hundred documents produced at the Red Fort.