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Facts

Also Known As Roshan Akhtar • Nāṣir al-Dīn Muḥammad Shah
Born August 7, 1702 • Ghaznī • Afghanistan
Died April 6, 1748 (aged 45) • Delhi • India
House / Dynasty Mughal dynasty
Notable Family Members son Aḥmad Shah
Role In Battle of Karnal

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