Class 3 Part I

              I missed the Class 2 because of the department function in our college. Will update it Tomorrow. Now to the third class. In second class the Coming of Europeans was discussed. Now to THE LATER MUGHALS

The links in the middle takes you to some other blog pages which gives you those relevant details

             Before reading: We are well aware of the mughals from Babur to Aurangazeb. But dont know after him. But as far as UPSC exams are considered, it is the most crucial part. There are some points given in highlights here. They are irrelevant to this topic. But are important questions.

                          Later Mughals

             As we all know Aurangazeb is the last fittest emperor of the Mughal Empire> These are the Emperors who succeeded him.

1. Bahadur Shah I (1707-1712)

          * One of the sons of Aurangazeb.
          * Original Name - Muhammad Muazzam
          * He released the Maratha Prince Shahu and the maratha civil war started in 1707.
             (as you know, history is lika a spider web. The link shahu provides the story of prince shahu)

2. Jahander Shah (1712-1713)

          * He abolished the Jizyah tax (poll tax), levied on non muslims in a muslim country.
          * He gave the title "Sawai" to Jai Singh Of Amber (Old Name Of Jaipur)
          * He came to throne with the help of a minister Zulfigar Khan.
          * He was killed by Sayyid brothers (Abdullah Sayyid, Hussein Ali Sayyid) famously known as King Makers.

3. Faruk siyar (1713-1719)

         * He killed the Sikh commander Banda Bahadur
         * He came to throne with the help of same Sayyid brothers.
         * And in 1719 he (he he he) was killed by the same Sayyid Brothers.

4. Muhammad Shah I (1719-1749)

        * He was famously known as Muhammad shah Rangeela.
        * During his period, India was ruled by the persian ruler, Nadir Shah.
           (Personal advice, click advice)
        * Nadir Shah Took away Kohinoor Diamond And Peacock Throne.

5. Ahamad Shah (1749-1754)

        * During his period, the first invasion of Afghan Ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali took place.


6. Alamgir II (1754-1759)

        * Nothing important about him. Just a joke regarding his name. Click Alamgir to view.

7. Shah Alam II (1759-1806)

        * His original Name was Ali Gauhar.
        * He participated in Third Battle Of Panipet in 1761.
        * He participated in the Battle Of Buxar in 1764.
        * In 1803, Delhi was captured for the first time by The British and Shah Alam II became the Pensioner of British. (Nearly 2600000 per year)

8. Akbar II (1806-1837)

       * He gave the title Raja to Ram Mohan Rai and persuaded him to go to London for asking more pension.
       * But Raja Ram Mohan Rai died at Bristol in 1833.

9. Bahadur Shah II (1837-1857-1862)

       * He was a King without Kingdom.
       * After Revolt of 1857, he was deported/exiled to Rangoon (Former capital Of Burma) in Burma.


     (Will read about revolt in next class) Next the Third Lesson will be continued in next post to avoid confusion..

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