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Also Known As Bahādur Shāh Ẓafar
Born October 24, 1775 • Delhi • India
Died November 7, 1862 (aged 87) • Myanmar
House / Dynasty Mughal dynasty
Role In British raj • Indian Rebellion of 1857 • Siege of Delhi

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