Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

______ was the Mughal emperor during the revolt of 1857.

Options:

Akbar II

Shah Alam II

Bahadur Shah II

Bahadur Shah I

Correct Answer:

Bahadur Shah II

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- Bahadur Shah II

Bahadur Shah II, the final Mughal emperor, reigned during the tumultuous period of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also recognized as the First War of Indian Independence. Following the British annexation of Mughal territories, Bahadur Shah II faced exile to Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar), marking the conclusion of Mughal rule in India.