Medieval History PYQ 122 of 123 · Sikhs, Marathas & Mughal Decline · Disintegration of the Mughal Empire

Which of the following Mughal emperors was not allowed to enter into Delhi by Wazir Ghaziuddin?

  1. AAlamgir II
  2. BShah Alam II
  3. CAkbar II
  4. DBahadur Shah II

44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000

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Correct answer: (b) Shah Alam II

Explanation

The reign of Shah Alam II lasted from 1759 to 1806. His real name was Ali Gauhar. At the time of his father Alamgir II’s death, he was in Bihar. Although he was declared the Mughal emperor, due to factionalism in the Mughal court, he remained outside Delhi, and the throne of Delhi remained vacant from 1760 to 1771. In 1772, he could reach Delhi only with the help of the Marathas. During Shah Alam II’s time, the British captured Delhi (1803).

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